Characters
Who is the dynamic character in the story?
Etain
What is a dynamic character?
A character that changes
What word would you use to describe someone who is rude?
Note: Use one of the vocabulary words featured in the story.
impertinent
What character trait caused Etain's downfall?
Pride
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What does Etain throw to show that she is royalty?
Her tiara
Who offered Etain a ruby?
the second king
What is the setting of the story?
Any of the following:
Act I - The Castle Wydyr in Ireland long ago
Act II - At the cottage Rigor in Avalon Wood
Act III - In the beautiful Castle Golud near the mountains
What word describes someone or something old and feeble?
Note: Use one of the vocabulary words featured in the story.
doddering
Note: You will get extra 200 points if you can use this word in a correct sentence.
How will Etain be different as a queen than she was when she was a princess?
She will no longer be selfish and unkind.
Note: +300 Points
What seems to calm Etain's rebellious spirit?
the beggar's singing
Who is the lord of the Avalon Wood
the nobleman
What is the theme of the story?
E.g. The Importance of Humility
Complete the sentence below with the correct word from the given options.
Ratatouille showed off his __________ chambers.
implore / lavish / vagabond
lavish
How do Etain's actions toward the singer differ from her actions toward the kings?
She is kind to the singer and does not try to insult him as she did to the kings.
Note: +300 Points
What kind of wedding did Etain and the beggar have?
A pauper's wedding
Who among the characters will most likely make the statement, "Whether you realize it or not, I know what's best for you. You must obey me"?
Etain's father / King of Wydyr
Note: You will receive extra 400 points if you can elaborate on your answer.
What conflict did the beggar have upon meeting Etain?
Any of the two:
Etain's tongue is too sharp; her heart is too high.
Complete the sentence below with the correct word from the given options.
Although Dan likes to play basketball, he seems more ________ to play football.
impertinent / implore / inclined
inclined
Why do the serving girls expect the bride of King of Golud to be a wonderful woman?
They love their wise king and expect him to marry the best woman.
Note: +300 Points
What did the servants at Castle Golud think of Etain?
a dreamer; crazy (inferred)
Name ONE static character in the story, then explain your reason.
Accept any reason that taps on the fact that a static character doesn't change.
What resolution did the beggar offer to Etain when she was looking for a servant to help her?
He told her to use her hands.
Note: You will receive extra 500 points if you can explain why the beggar refers to Etain's hands as "servants."
Based on the given definition, what word should complete the sentence below? Note: Use one of the vocabulary words featured in the story.
Dictionary: (n) those who went before
Pruhmnia is determined to be a better Student Council Officer than his __________ had been.
predecessors
Why does the nobleman believe Etain's temper will be mended (fixed) if she goes to work at the castle?
Possible answers:
- He must believe that no one will tolerate her temper at the castle.
- She won't behave in the same manner as she does to her husband.
Note: +300 Points
If we want to contrast two characters, we should look for their __________________.
differences