Life of a Knight
A squire’s main job was to:
A. Rule a kingdom
B. Train to become a knight
C. Write songs
D. Guard the castle alone
The answer is B.
A squire’s main job was to train and serve a knight so he could become a knight himself.
Chain mail armor was made from:
A. Cloth and leather
B. Metal rings
C. Wooden plates
D. Fur
B. Chain mail was made from metal rings.
Why does Don Quixote decide to become a knight?
A. He wants to earn money
B. He is inspired by books about knights
C. He is ordered by the king
D. He wants to travel with Sancho
Answer: B.
He is inspired by books about knights.
Don Quixote reads many stories about knights and believes he should become one himself.
The word chivalry most nearly means:
A. Fear
B. A code of honorable behavior
C. Anger
D. Wealth
B. Chivalry is a code of honorable behavior.
Choose the correct verb:
“The knight ___ brave.”
A. are
B. were
C. is
D. be
C. “The knight is brave.”
True or False:
Knights were usually knighted between the ages of 16 and 20.
True.
Knights were usually knighted between the ages of 16 and 20.
True or False:
A full suit of plate armor could weigh more than 60 pounds.
True. Plate armor could weigh over 60 pounds.
True or False:
Don Quixote often confuses real objects with things from his imagination.
Answer: True.
Don Quixote regularly mistakes ordinary objects for magical or dangerous ones.
True or False:
Authors use details to help readers make inferences.
True. Details help readers make inferences.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
“The ___ of the joke made everyone laugh.”
A. funny
B. funnier
C. funniness
D. funniest
C. “The funniness of the joke…”
Which item was NOT usually part of a traditional knighting ceremony?
A. Sword
B. Helmet
C. Crown
D. Shield
Answer: C. Crown
A crown was not part of a traditional knighting ceremony.
Which behavior best matches the Code of Chivalry?
A. Cheating during a fight
B. Showing loyalty and honor
C. Running away when captured
D. Being rude to others
B. Knights protected land and people.
Which event best shows that Don Quixote misunderstands the real world?
A. He helps Sancho find food
B. He attacks windmills thinking they are giants
C. He rests after traveling
D. He listens to advice from others
Answer: B.
He attacks windmills thinking they are giants.
This event clearly shows how his imagination changes how he sees the real world.
Which detail BEST helps the reader understand a character’s traits?
A. The title of the story
B. The character’s actions
C. The page number
D. The author’s name
B. A character’s actions show traits.
True or False:
The suffix –ness turns an adjective into a noun.
True. –ness changes adjectives into nouns.
Which job was a knight MOST responsible for?
A. Farming
B. Protecting land and people
C. Writing poems
D. Teaching children
B. Knights protected land and people.
True or False:
Knights were expected to treat women with respect.
True. Knights were expected to treat women respectfully.
What role does Sancho Panza MOST often play in Don Quixote’s adventures?
A. He encourages Don Quixote’s imagination
B. He warns Don Quixote about danger and reality
C. He plans battles
D. He pretends to be a knight
Answer: B.
He warns Don Quixote about danger and reality.
Sancho Panza often tries to explain what is actually happening, even though Don Quixote does not listen.
True or False:
An inference is a guess made using text clues and background knowledge.
True. Inferences use clues and prior knowledge.
Choose the correct word:
“I was ___ by the loud noise.”
A. distracted
B. subtracted
C. attracted
D. evacuated
A. Distracted is the correct word.
Why did lords create rules for knights to follow?
A. To make knights famous
B. To control dangerous behavior
C. To teach reading and writing
D. To make battles longer
B.
Lords wanted to control knights’ dangerous behavior.
Why did knights sometimes pledge themselves to a lady?
A. To show bravery and honor
B. To gain land
C. To avoid battle
D. To become kings
A. Knights pledged themselves to show honor and bravery.
Which theme is BEST supported by Don Quixote’s adventures?
A. Strength always wins
B. Dreams can blur the line between imagination and reality
C. Traveling is dangerous
D. Loyalty leads to wealth
Answer: B.
Dreams can blur the line between imagination and reality.
Throughout the story, Don Quixote’s dreams and beliefs affect how he understands the world.
Why do authors include descriptive language in stories?
A. To confuse readers
B. To make stories more interesting and clear
C. To shorten the story
D. To list facts only
B. Descriptive language helps readers visualize and enjoy the story.
Which word uses a prefix meaning “not”?
A. legal
B. knight
C. illegal
D. loyal
Illegal uses a prefix meaning “not.”