"Chivarly" Midterm Review

D. The character is a hero whose attributes are similar in literature from many different cultures and eras.

4. Which statement best describes an archetypal character? A. The character is a hero and is the central figure in a narrative. B. The character develops and grows as the story progresses. C. The character shows many different traits and has faults as well as virtues. D. The character is a hero whose attributes are similar in literature from many different cultures and eras.

A. questioning his daughter

According to the narrator, Feld learned about Max's course of study by: A. questioning his daughter B. asking Max directly. C. diligent research. D. consulting with his wife.

H. he finally learned that accountants were highly respected.

According to the narrator, Feld was first upset and then later relieved that Max was an accountant because: F. he always wanted his daughter to marry a doctor. G. he wanted his daughter to marry some- one famous. H. he finally learned that accountants were highly respected. J. he had hoped his daughter would date someone with his profession.

Gaiman uses the modern setting to exaggerate the fantasy of the quest for the holy grail. While the story of quests for the grail are well known and is in modern conversation (for example, most people know about the knights of the round table from Monty Python and the Holy Grail), all of the stories are set in the timeline of Medieval Europe. When reading about times past, it is easy to accept what is happening as normal because we do not know how common things were at the time, but when put into the context of today, we can see just how fantastical it is. If the story had been set a long time ago, the story would blend in completely with other tales of the type. The setting of modern times helps to develop the fantasy part of the plot by surrounding the fantasy elements with objects and routines that we all know (for example shopping, gardening, etc).

Analyze How does Gaiman use the setting of a modern English town to help develop the story's fantastic plot? Support your response with evidence from the text.

They add more detail to the story and make it feel more real. They also clarify the meaning of the nouns by fully explaining their relationship to the pair and why they are talking about them.

Annotate: Highlight all the appositives in paragraph 30. Analyze: How do they- clarify the meaning of the nouns that precede them?

I think she reacts this way because Galaad's gifts had made her feel a happiness that she had not felt in a long time.

Annotate: Highlight the detail in paragraph 166 that conveys Mrs. Whitaker's emotional reaction after Galaad leaves. Infer: Why do you think she reacts this way?

You can tell that she is old and may have suffered injuries in her legs. It also probably shows that she is retired and possibly a widow.

Annotate: Highlight the details used to characterize Mrs. Whitaker in paragraph 3. Infer: What can you tell about her from these details?

It is humorous because it is ironic that the holy grail is in an old antique shop

Annotate: Highlight the element of fantasy in paragraph 11. Interpret: Why is this detail humorous in the context of the paragraph?

The lamp must have some significance as an important arifact like the Holy Grail. She leaves it behind perhaps to avoid further temptation such as the apple brought her The lamp is likely the magic lamp from the legend of Aladdin, which contains a genie. Mrs. Whitaker might have actually left the lamp behind because she does not wish to engage in any more fantastical events after her encounters with Galaad.

Annotate: Reread paragraph 175-179. Mark the details that describe the lamp. Draw Conclusions: What might be special about this lamp? Does Mrs. Whitaker really leave it behind because she has no room for it, or might she have some other reason?

It shows how different their lives are yet they still have simultiers. Like parents and family troubles. It adds a fantasy element about Galaad and his past. Relating to the mystic theme of the story

Annotate: Reread paragraphs 121-122. Highlight examples of fantasy details. Analyze: What effect does Gaiman create by offering these parallel descriptions of the two characters sharing stories of their backgrounds?

The significance of all these items are they all are something she does not have at the moment. like the apple which would give her youth back. or the stone which would give her wisdom. Stone: Peace. Egg: freedom. Apple: healing.I believe Mrs. whitaker does realize the significance of these items because it describe how each of them make her feel

Annotate: Reread paragraphs 127-140. Highlight the descriptions of the items Galaad offers to Mrs. Whitaker in exchange for the Holy Grail. Evaluate: Identify the significance of the stone, the egg, and the apple. Does Mrs. Whitaker seem to realize the significance of these items? Explain.

His speech reflects the formality that people spoke with in the time of the Arthurian legends. The order of the words in his speech is also different from how people would speech in modern times but reflects the grammar and sentence structure of the time period.

Annotate: Reread paragraphs 48-57. Highlight details in Galaad's dialogue that help develop his character. Analyze: How does Galaad's speech reflect the time period of the Arthurian legends?

she seems that she has seen it all and is no longer fazed by anything as she has barely any reaction to seeing something as a knight in armor now for a second time.

Annotate: Reread paragraphs 68-70. Highlight details used to describe Galaad. Analyze: What does Mrs. Whitaker's reaction to Galaad reveal about her character?

D. unable to be explained.

As it is used in line 18, the word inexplicably most nearly means: A. overly exhausted, B. unreasonably frightened. C. without any motivation. D. unable to be explained.

F. she was reluctant to dash her father's hopes.

Considering the events of the entire passage, it is most reasonable to infer that Miriam hesitated to say anything about the date after it was over because: F. she was reluctant to dash her father's hopes. G. she was too tired after work to speak. H. the date had been so fulfilling she could not speak. J. the date had left her without any opin- ion of it.

Mrs. Witaker is characterized as an independent old woman who lives a mundane and repetitive life. She is shown to stand up for herself and what she wants, this is seen when Galaad asks to come into her house for the grail but before she lets him in she asks for an ID. Later when he asks for the grail, she does not give it to him because she likes it. We can see that she lives a mundane life because it talks about how she does the same routine of going to the post office and going to the second-hand store every week and talking with her friend every week at the same time. Later, when Galaad leaves and she has to return to the boring old life that she has, she is sad that there will be no more excitement and change in her everyday life. She is punctual as she goes to the same places at the same time everyweek and she is very calm and collected as seen when she continues to be calm eventhough her situation is very odd with a knight and finding the holy grail. She could be lonely as she gravitates to romance novels and makes frequent references to her late husband. She is authoritative, when Galaad shows up she would tell him what to do.

Draw Conclusions Consider how Mrs. Whitaker is characterized in the story. What conclusions can you make about how she lives her life? Support your response with evidence from the text.

Gaiman uses the three visits to Mrs. Whitaker to develop the relationship between these characters. In the first interaction, Mrs. Whitaker is afraid of letting Galaad into the house. Fearing that she could be easily robbed due to her old age. But after her initial step of trust, she is able to let Galaad in and start building their relationship. She denies Galaad the holy grail and sends him on his way. The Second time she lets him in willingly having him help her with chores in her garden. Even though she denies his offer of the sword in exchange for the grail she sends him away with fruit cake and has him use the restroom. On his final visit, she has built up enough trust with Galaad that she accepts his offer of the three relics. But she denies one of them. symbolizing their first visit where she denies him the grail. But the second two times she accepts his help. With each visit he brings something of deeper meaning/greater value to exchange for the grail. He is strengthening the relationship by giving many gifts. They share more about themselves and their lives each time that he visits.

Evaluate Legends and fairy tales are often structured in patterns of three. In "Chivalry," Galaad visits Mrs. Whitaker three times. How effectively does Gaiman use these visits to develop the relationship between these characters? Explain.

C. readers back home who were interested in the expedition

For which audience did the author most likely write this account? A. very young children B. readers seeking scientific data about canyons C. readers back home who were interested in the expedition D. film-makers looking for movie ideas

What happened on Galahad's quest to find the Holy Grail?

He gets an important shield and then he defeats Lancelot and then gets a special sword. He then gets to the castle after many tests and a long quest and then he drinks from the grail and dies. One of the two knights to find the grail. He wishes to be taken to heaven with his father and then he is taken to heaven (died) King arthur kills him in one version, the grail disappears after he dies and no other knight is able to find it.

Galahad became one of the Knights of the Round Table after King Autor had a vision of the Holy Grail. Galahad was tasked to lead the quest to find the Holy Grail. King arthur leads Galahad to the sword excalibur where it is said that he will be the greatest knight.

How did Galahad become one of the Knights of the Round Table?

A. dangerously

In line 5, the word precariously means A. dangerously B. aggressively C. illegally D. with a careful p an E. by instinct

Mrs. Whitaker rejects Galaad's offer of the apple of the Hesperides but accepts the other two gifts because of the connotation of what the apple represents. The Apples of the Hesperides when consumed heal all illness and restore youth and beauty. So if she consumed the apple it would take away her old age. She states it was improper to offer the apple to an old lady. It was rude to offer it to her since while it would be nice to be free of her illness she wants to live her life out how it should be original. She could be content with her life and doesnt want to change it or see the point of going back and reliving youth. It could be very temping considering the connotations that surround being youth again and didnt want that decision and temptation weighing on her.

Infer Why does Mrs. Whitaker reject Galaad's offer of the apple of the Hesperides while accepting his other two gifts?

Her behavior at the end of the story suggests that she has been changed by her experience with Galaad and the grail because while she seemed completely content with her life before, at the end of the story she cries when Galaad leaves with the grail and she will return to the way that her life was before. A lot of the items that Galaad offers her remind her of her youth, the sword makes her think about her husband and the apple makes her remember how it felt to be young. These items might make her think about her past and how much time has passed since she felt the way she did then. The Knight showing up at her door was an experience that made her see just how mundane and repetitive her life is, making her long for something more than what she thought she was content with. She leaves the lamp in the shop because she does not want to meet someone and then have to say goodbye again like she did with Galaad. She rationalizes not taking it because she says she doesn't have anywhere to put it.

Notice & Note Does Mrs. Whitaker's behavior at the end of the story suggest that she has been changed by her experience with Galaad and the Holy Grail? Why or why not? Support your response with evidence from the text.

I think she looks at Galaad in a way where she is reflecting on his youth and his looks. In him she sees what she once was and what could be

Notice & Note: Highlight words and phrases in paragraphs 142-144 that sharply contrast with the portrayal of Mrs. Whitaker elsewhere in the story. Interpret: What do you make of the way she looks at Galaad in paragraph 144?

D. they also wanted a laundry that washed their socks correctly.

One can infer from the mention of golfers wanting a caddy who could find golf balls that A. Dexter hired caddies who could find his lost golf balls. B. Dexter also could find lost golf balls when he wasn't at work. C. they frequently lost golf balls and needed a caddy to find them. D. they also wanted a laundry that washed their socks correctly. E. they wanted a laundry that could only wash socks and sweaters.

C. annoyed

The Latin roots -trud- and -trus- mean "push" or "thrust." Using this knowledge, choose the answer that best describes how you would most likely feel toward an intruder. A. pleased B. eager C. annoyed D. bored

B. Our guides took us to a deep canyon.

The answer choices list four events from the narrative. Which one occurs before the other three? A. We began a long trek down to the canyon floor. B. Our guides took us to a deep canyon. C. We encountered strange and new plants and animals. D. Ramirez sketched specimens.

D. describing how Miriam removes her hat when she comes home.

The author provides a visual image to increase the reader's understanding of his characters' motivations by: A. describing the differences between professions. B. revealing what happened at work that day. C. mentioning that Feld's wife was not observant. D. describing how Miriam removes her hat when she comes home.

J. distant.

The details and events in the passage suggest that the friendship between Miriam and her father would most accurately be described as: F. tender. G. competitive. H. intense. J. distant.

A. his age

What details about Dexter would the reader know from this passage? A. his age B, his size C. his background D. his beliefs E. his politics

B. fulfillment

What does Eldorado most likely symbolize in the poem? A. death B. fulfillment C. birth D. youth

D. He convinced people to lend him money.

What does the author infer about Dexter by mentioning "his confident mouth" in line 8? A. He talked his way through college to get ahead B, He learned how to launder stockings a special way. C. He was a great salesman for a variety of products. D. He convinced people to lend him money. E. He did not doubt what other people said to him-

E. Dexter had gained their trust.

What does the author suggest about the way men see Dexter in the mention from line 10, "A little later he was doing their wives' lingerie as well A. Men thought that Dexter was their social equal. B. Men thought that he charged a low price for work. C. Men were embarrassed to discuss these matters, D. Dexter knew a great deal about women. E. Dexter had gained their trust.

D. It explains how this information relates to his first success.

What does the first sentence of the second paragraph convey to readers? A. It shows that Dexter got lucky in business. t tells the reader how to create a successful business. C. It defines the steps Dexter took in business. D. It explains how this information relates to his first success. t explains how he eventually owned five laundries.

C. someone who has an independent, free spirit

What does the little stone most likely symbolize in the poem? A. someone who fears being alone B. someone who is unclear about his or her career choice C. someone who has an independent, free spirit D. someone who is careless and irresponsible

B. a set of consecutive lines that forms a unit within a poem

What is a stanza in poetry? A. a line that repeats in a regular pattern throughout a poem B. a set of consecutive lines that forms a unit within a poem C. a pair of rhyming lines at the end of a poem D. a poem that has a specific length and fixed pattern of rhyme

A. to provide a firsthand account of the author's experiences in a strange, new place

What is the main purpose of this exploration narrative? A. to provide a firsthand account of the author's experiences in a strange, new place B. to warn people about the dangers of hiking through canyons C. to explain European customs to the native people D. to persuade readers to be prepared for conflicts in the udlderness

He was born without his parents being married. His father (Lancelot) was tricked into having a child with a different woman by someone making Galahad's mother look like the person he wanted to marry. Placed in a nunnery as a child A wizard foretold that he would surpass his father and would find the holy grail.

What were the circumstances of Galahad's birth?

B. short words; direct statements; references to both everyday activities and religious devotion

Which answer choice best identifies the qualities of poetry written in Puritan Plain Style? A. ornate language; short sentences; personal, confessional topics B. short words; direct statements; references to both everyday activities and religious devotion C. use of clever puns; complex sentences; political topics D. short words; experimental forms; references to exotic locations

A. It explains how features of the land came into being.

Which answer choice best summarizes the aspect of the world this origin myth explains? A. It explains how features of the land came into being. B. It describes the religious rites of a culture. C. It describes the traditional roles and duties of women in a specific society. D. It explains the causes of seasonal weather patterns.

B. perilous

Which answer choice contains a base word that means "danger"? A. friendship B. perilous C. visible D. important

A. The moping owl complains to the moon.

Which answer choice contains the best revision of this sentence, following standard English syntax? The moping owl does to the moon complain. A. The moping owl complains to the moon. B. Does the moping owl complain to the moon? C. To the moon, complains the owl moping. D. Moping, the owl does to the moon complain.

D. After we set sail for Spain on September 14, 1585, we experienced a few days of light winds or no winds at all.

Which answer choice gives the best paraphrase of sentence 1? A. We were sailing away from Spain on September 14, 1585, when we experienced a few days of little udnd. B. We set sail on September 14, 1585, after taking a course in Spain, and met with a few days of insufficient wind. C. After returning home, we set off for Spain on a day with very light winds and periods of calm. D. After we set sail for Spain on September 14, 1585, we experienced a few days of light winds or no winds at all.

B. borrowing money to start a business

Which detail does the author include to show that Dexter was not like other men his age? A. investing money their fathers gave them B. borrowing money to start a business C. selling bonds in a dangerous manner D. reading books to learn how to make money E. returning to Black Bear Lake

C. "Long, long ago"; 'The Great Spirit was moved"; "Out of the drenched earth, green plants sprouted"

Which details from the passage are the best examples of archetypal elements often found in myths? A. 'The land seemed merciless"; "many people grew weak"; "In modern times" B. "covered with dry sand"; "as hard as the people worked"; "green plants and rolling hills" C. "Long, long ago"; 'The Great Spirit was moved"; "Out of the drenched earth, green plants sprouted" D. "this land...was totally flat"; "ancient women's pleas"; "In modern times"

A. a long paragraph of connected thoughts

Which element of the author's style helps describe the character of Feld? A. a long paragraph of connected thoughts B. the character's use of a personal "l" C. a disjointed stop/start self-argument D. revealing snippets of conversation

B, He made money. It was rather amazing

Which excerpt from the passage best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. It was then that he sold out and went to New York. B, He made money. It was rather amazing C. But the part of this story that concerns us goes back to the days when he was making his first big success. D. After co lege he went to the city from which Black Bear Lake draws its wealthy patrons. E. Men were insisting that their Shetland hose and sweaters go to his laundry.

B. SUBJECT: the shore; VERB: was fair and calm CENTRAL IDEA: The shore was fair and calm.

Which is the best way to break down sentence 2 to isolate its central meaning? A. SUBJECT: part of Spain; VERB: is called the Moors CENTRAL IDEA: That part of Spain is called the Moors. B. SUBJECT: the shore; VERB: was fair and calm CENTRAL IDEA: The shore was fair and calm. c. SUBJECT: we; VERB: saw sails (ships) traveling close to shore CENTRAL IDEA: We saw ships sailing close to shore. D. SUBJECT: course; VERB: the sails kept close CENTRAL IDEA: The course the ships took was close.

A. I wanted to call, but it was too late.

Which of the following contains a coordinating conjunction? A. I wanted to call, but it was too late. B. Above us, wispy clouds filled the sky. C. The largest of all falcons is the arctic falcon. D. The pile of dry leaves had grown much larger.

B. George and Kevin like salsa, and Allison likes disco.

Which of the following contains a coordinating conjunction? A. Joe asked us to stay awhile. B. George and Kevin like salsa, and Allison likes disco. C. Barbara asked us to listen to whatever Sid had to say. D. While Jim strummed his guitar, Karen danced around the room.

A. It uses the word like

Which of the following features is not a characteristic of a conceit? A. It uses the word like B. It is developed throughout several lines or stanzas. C. It compares two or more apparently unlike things. D. It reveals similarities between two or more unlike things.

B. related metaphors

Which of the following literary elements would you always find in a poem with a central conceit? A. internal rhyme B. related metaphors C. sound devices D. blank verse

B. The structure is complex.

Which of the following qualities in a text would most likely cause you to adjust your reading rate by slowing down? A. The language is simple and straightforvvard. B. The structure is complex. C. The passage is short. D. The passage is a narrative.

C. sentence 9

Which of the following sentences from the passage contains a detail that suggests the religious beliefs of this culture? A. sentence 3 B. sentence 4 C. sentence 9 D. sentence 10

B. The air a solemn stillness holds.

Which of the following sentences is an example of inversion? A. The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks. B. The air a solemn stillness holds. C. A hunger seized my heart. D. No life may fail beyond the grave.

D. Look for credible and verifiable facts that support a clear main idea.

Which of the following strategies would NOT help you identifr an author's philosophical assumptions or beliefs? A. Look for words that express negative or positive attitudes. B. Look for statements that stem from a particular idea of right and wrong. C. Look for details that suggest a point of view vvdth which someone could disagree. D. Look for credible and verifiable facts that support a clear main idea.

H. I and Ill only

Which of the following would be included in a summary of this selection? I. Feld had tried to learn more about the boy who was dating his daughter. II. Feld did not see his daughter and the boy when they first met. Ill. Feld waited up to find out how the date he arranged had gone. F. II only G. Ill only H. I and Ill only J. l, II, and Ill

A. his surprise that the boy would not become a doctor or a lawyer

Which part of Feld's thinking foreshadows the disappointing results of his daughter's date? A. his surprise that the boy would not become a doctor or a lawyer B. his contentment as Saturday approached C. his preoccupation being busy in the store that day D. his wife's lack of observance

B. perilous

Which word signals the fact that the author found the journey interesting as well as scary? A. however B. perilous C. surely D. heights