William
What sport does William do?
Gymnastics
Where did Mrs. Phillips get the castle originally?
It has been handed down in her family for generations
What does Sir Simon think is a miracle?
A flashlight
Why should William be on guard around Calendar?
His heart has been replaced with stone
What is William's mom's job?
Pediatrician
What plan does William think of while playing a chess game with Mrs. Phillips?
He wishes he could hold her like a chess piece and realizes he could make her small using Sir Simon's token. He will shrink her when she is leaving
What are two reasons Mrs. Phillips is leaving William's family?
She is homesick and has family in England
What does Sir Simon shrink down in order to snack on it?
Two black bugs
What does William need to be careful of in the forest?
Strange apparitions and strange noises
Who is Robert and what does Jason think of him?
William's gymnastics coach; Jason thinks Robert is too hard on William but Will thinks he is a good coach
What does William see inside of the magic mirror?
Mrs. Phillips imprisoned inside his heart
What kind of person is truly courageous according to Mrs. Phillips?
Someone who must first conquer fear within themself
Why is Sir Simon known as the "Silver Knight"?
He had a silver horse named Moonlight
What warning does the young man give to William about the dragon guarding Alastor's castle?
You must look into the dragon's eyes, but you will see terrible things. Put your dagger into his right thigh and then you will control him.
Why are William and Jason best friends?
Best friends since 1st grade, Will was short and Jason wore thick glasses so they were both teased a lot. They hung out together since they were stronger together.
How does William help the old man in the forest?
William gets him an apple at the top of the tree and can because he never looks down. The old man eats it and turns young again.
What will Mrs. Phillips do with the figure of Alastor and the token?
She will drop them both off of the side of the ship into the Atlantic Ocean on her way to England
How does Sir Simon end up not following his own advice?
He gets distracted in the forest by an illusion of his old horse, Moonlight and runs after it.
Name a rule of chivalry
-Be manly and of good cheer
-Neither squander wealth nor hoard it
-Be compassionate to the needy
Who is Lord Aquila?
Sir Simon's father who got very ill and became dependent on Alastor
What is William's stuffed animal's name?
Bear
What does Mrs. Phillips do while William goes on the quest?
She makes a tapestry/needlework of his quest
Why was Sir Simon's father killed by Alastor?
Alastor wanted to become the ruler of the land
What is a minstrels' gallery?
A balcony in a great hall for musicians
What does Alastor see inside his own mirror?
Locusts; he is a destroyer and ravager