Unit 4 Don Quixote Assessment

Use "Life of a Knight" Article

In paragraph 2, the text says the knighting ceremony might not be so elaborate during wartime. How would a wartime knighting ceremony be different from other times, and why might it not be as elaborate?

• Because resources and time are limited during wartime, ceremonies are simplified.

• Wartime ceremonies are more elaborate to boost morale.

• Knighting ceremonies are canceled during wartime.

• Wartime ceremonies include more participants to honor more soldiers.

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Part A: Use the following chart to compare and contrast chain mail to steel plates. You may fill this out on paper and turn it in to Ms. Kool when you are done with the test if you choose.

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Part B: Select one armor characteristic from the chart that you filled in on paper and write a sentence that compares the characteristic between the two types of armor.

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Part B: Select one armor characteristic from the chart that you filled in on paper and write a sentence that contrasts the characteristic between the two types of armor.

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At the end of the selection, the text says that castles and knights became useless because of the same reason. What changed, and how did it make castles and knights useless?

• The invention of gunpowder and cannons made castles and knights obsolete.

• The rise of democracy made castles and knights unnecessary.

• The development of trade routes reduced the need for castles and knights.

• The spread of disease made castles and knights ineffective.

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Why did lords make rules for the knights to follow?

• The lords wanted to control the knights’ dangerous behavior.

• The lords wanted the knights to be respected.

• The lords had good manners and wanted others to be polite as well.

• The lords did not make rules for the knights to follow.

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The text explains the Code of Chivalry that the knights were to follow. Which of the following is not an example of something that was part of that code?

• The knights were to stand by their lords and always fight for them.

• The knights were to try to escape if captured and flee.

• The knights were to show great respect for a lady and work to win her approval.

• The knights were to show good manners and be giving to others.

Use "The Story of King Arthur" to answer:

What is the setting of the story "The Story of King Arthur?"

• In the past near Rome

• In the present in London

• In the past in London

• In the past outside of London

Use "The Story of King Arthur" to answer:

Based on the description from paragraph 3, which adjective best describes the woods?

• peaceful

• dark

• boring

• lively

Use "The Story of King Arthur" to answer:

Part A: In paragraph 4, the author states that the ladies were alluring. What is the meaning of alluring?

• attractive

• intelligent

• humorous

• kind