Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

BOOK 1, INTRODUCTION-CHAPTER 11

Reading Check

1. Matthias dreams of becoming a great warrior. Which warrior does Matthias dream of emulating?

2. Which of the abbey residents is able to confirm that Cluny is not a myth?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does Father Abbot feel about Matthias’s dreams of becoming a warrior?

2. What details from the narrative best describe Cluny’s character? How does he treat others?

3. Cornflower tells Matthias he has the sign of greatness upon him. What clues in the narrative point to Matthias’s potential greatness?

Paired Resource

“Medieval Knights”

• This 4-minute video explores the social expectations, training, and tools of knights during the medieval period.
• The video’s content connects to the themes The Nature of Heroism and Competition Versus Cooperation.
• What is the typical standard of behavior for a knight during the medieval period? What types of weapons and armor may be important for battle during this time? Which of the characters in the novel exemplifies knight-like behavior? Which characters act contrary to the practices of the day?