Froggy Love
What was Master Frog like as a child?
intelligent, hardworking, and powerful
Why does Yohei ask his wife to weave a third time?
He is convinced that they could get rich selling her cloth.
What causes Vortigern's tower to fall? (Be specific!)
The breath of the dragons sleeping beneath the tower
Why does Sir Gromer want to kill King Arthur?
What is Ms. Louisa's favorite color?
Blue
How does Master Frog convince the king to let him marry Kien Tien?
He calls wild beasts into the hall
How can you describe Yohei's wife?
Noble, lovely, generous
What happens immediately after the dragons are released?
The dragons fight, and the white dragon kills the red dragon.
What quality makes Sir Gawain "the best knight in England"?
A) His loyalty to King Arthur
B) His courage in battle
C) His ability to keep a secret
D) His unfailing kindness
A) His loyalty to King Arthur
What is your favorite story that we've read this year?
(Different answers are okay -- the legends are my favorite!)
What hints did we get that Master Frog might die?
He explains how Kien Tien needs to keep his frog skin safe, and the sisters steal the frog skin.
What is taboo, and what example of it is in this story?
Something you are forbidden to do, Yohei looks in on his wife as she is working.
How is Vortigern's defeat by Uther Pendragon foreshadowed?
The white dragon kills the red dragon
Explain sovereignty and why it's important in this story.
It is the power to be in control on your own life and destiny, and it's the answer to the riddle "What do women most desire?", which saves King Arthur's life and causes Sir Gawain to marry Dame Ragnell.
Explain if you like Sir Gawain or King Arthur more and why.
(Different answers are okay -- I like King Arthur more because he seems to have more of a personality; Sir Gawain is too perfect!)
What is Master Frog's quest? (Where does he go, what does he do?)
He goes to the underwater kingdom of the Dragon King to save Kien Tien.
How does the story end? Why?
Yohei watches the sky as a single crane flies away. He broke his promise not to look at his wife while she weaved, so now she must leave him.
How does Vortigern die? (Be specific!)
He is burned in his own tower.
What is different about Arthur in "Merlin and the Dragons" compared to "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady"?
His age and his sense of himself as king
What is the first story we read this semester? (No peeking in your books or folders!)
"After Twenty Years"
What is the correct term for "changing shape", and what is it an example of?
Metamorphosis, motif
What are two possible themes of the story?
- Curiosity can lead to trouble.
- A person's love for his or her family should outweigh his or her love for money.
- Respect the wishes of those you love.
What characteristic is shared by the main character in both the frame story and the story within a story?
They are both troubled by dreams
Which theme from "Merlin and the Dragons" is also present in "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady"?
A) A king should forgive his enemies.
B) Great men dream great dreams.
C) People need to trust their dreams.
D) Good leaders inspire loyalty from others.
A) A king should forgive his enemies.
Make an acrostic poem about your time in Summit this year! (Example: CAT - Caring Adventurous Terrific!)
(Different answers are okay, mine is: Silly Unpredictable Memorable Madness Improvement Thankful)