Characters
Who is the Proud-Minded Princess?
Etain
The main flaw of the princess that causes her downfall.
Pride
Where did the story take place?
In a kingdom in Ireland
What's one reason Etain refuses to enter the cottage?
She is being stubborn.
At the beginning, what does Etain throw to show that she is royalty?
Her tiara/crown/a headdress
Which character asked for the princesses’ dowry?
first king/suitor
I __________ you not to give up now but do your best.
(beg)
beseech
Where did the beggar bring his wife to live?
At the Cottage Rigor in Avalon Wood
Why did Branwen say that “Etain is just a dreamer, as they say”?
Because the nobleman told Branwen that she was a bit touched in the head, she defended herself by saying: “I am not crazy.”
Who offered Etain a ruby?
Second king/suitor
Which character said, “Etain, compose yourself.”?
Queen of Wydyr/ Etain's mother
Etain continued playing the piano, ________________ to the howling storm outside.
(inattentive; unaware)
oblivious
Where did Etain sleep on the first night of being married to the beggar?
On a bench outside her husband's cottage.
What two things did Etain say she let slip?
A rich man who asked to marry her, but she refused out of stubbornness, and a poor man who married her for love, but she refused to love him back because of pride.
What is one thing that seems to calm Etains rebellious spirit?
the beggars singing
Which character does Etain have a close relationship with?
Her nurse -- Etain vent her emotions to her freely.
Carving an ice sculpture require great ____________.
(exact; accurate)
precision
Where did Etain work as a servant in the castle of Golud?
In the kitchen preparing for the King's wedding.
What did the beggar tell Etain as her servants?
Her hands.
What kind of wedding did Etain and the beggar have?
a pauper's wedding
Which character device the whole plan for Etain to learn her lesson?
the King of Wydyr/ Etain's father
The main lesson the princess learns by the end of the story.
humility/being humble
In which castle did Etain and Gwydion have a joyful celebration?
Castle Golud
Why did the King of Wydyr disguise himself as a beggar to marry Etain?
The purpose was to teach Etain a lesson, especially in being humble.
Who is the lord of the Avalon Wood?
the Nobleman