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2. Vocabulary 2St. George and the Dragon

3. bellow A) underneath B) whisper C) more than D) a loud, roaring sound 3St. George and the Dragon

4. brandish A) to operate B) to wave in a threatening manner C) to stamp D) to truck back and forth 4St. George and the Dragon

5. devour A) to save B) to swim with sharks C) to eat greedily, hungrily D) to spend thriftily 5St. George and the Dragon

6. peril A) danger B) a gem found in a clam C) safety area D) a doctor’s room 6St. George and the Dragon

7. sever A) to unite B) to add C) to cut off D) to present 7St. George and the Dragon

8. Vocab Answers 1D) a loud, roaring sound 2B) to wave in a threatening manner 3C) To eat greedily, hungrily 4A) Danger 5C) To cut off St. George and the Dragon8

9. Comprehension 9St. George and the Dragon

10. 1) Una’s courage is shown when … A) the others in the kingdom hid, she went out to find a hero to slay the dragon B) she disobeyed her parents and left the castle C) she confronts the Red Cross Knight with a sword D) she captures the Fairy Queen 10St. George and the Dragon

11. 2) The High City is contrasted with the Crystal Tower of the Fairy Queen… A) High City = made of Crystal; Crystal Tower = high up and beautiful B) High City = high up and beautiful; Crystal Tower = made of Crystal C) High City = under a mountain; Crystal Tower = made of stone D) High City = surrounded by a wall; Crystal Tower = guarded by gnomes 11St. George and the Dragon

12. 3)The dragon was … A) cowardly and wanted a heart B) as beautiful as the morning rain C) stolen from an English couple D) like a great hill, with a vast body as a mountain, and two great sails for wings 12St. George and the Dragon

13. 4)The dragon’s flame was… A) a fire like a devouring oven and smelled like brimstone B) puny and not very threatening C) flashing fire D) only able to ignite when he was angry 13St. George and the Dragon

14. 5)When the knight struck the dragon, … A) dew fell from his scales B) his coat was slimy C) sparks flew like sparks from an anvil D) the dragon wailed in pain 14St. George and the Dragon

15. 6)What qualities did RCK possess that allowed him to accomplish his mission? A) hungry, thirsty, greedy B) brave, strong, greedy C) distractible, cowardly, lazy D) perseverance, courage, energy, faithfulness, keeping a promise 15St. George and the Dragon

16. 7)Una and St. George are similar because … A) both are brave and show great courage B) both love the dragon C) both love each other D) both fight the dragon 16St. George and the Dragon

17. 8) What two things save RCK? A) The dew from the apple tree; the water from the silvery spring B) The water from the silvery spring; the dew from the apple tree C) His courage; Una’s love D) Freedom; rights 17St. George and the Dragon

18. 9)How does RCK finally kill/slay the dragon? A) Put a hole through one of the dragon’s wings B) Put his sword through the dragon’s mouth C) Cut off his paw D) Cut off his tail 18St. George and the Dragon

19. 10)What will probably happen when the RCK/St. George returns from his travels? A) go visit the hermit B) go out other adventures C) have children and rule the country, live happily ever after D) go back to the Fairy Queen 19St. George and the Dragon

20. Comprehension Answers 1A) the others in the kingdom hid, she went out to find a hero to slay the dragon 2B) High City = high up and beautiful; Crystal Tower = made of Crystal 3D) like a great hill, with a vast body as a mountain, and two great sails for wings 4A) a fire like a devouring oven and smelled like brimstone 5C) sparks flew like sparks from an anvil 6D) perseverance, courage, energy, faithfulness, keeping a promise 7A) both are brave and show great courage 8B) The water from the silvery spring; the dew from the apple tree 9B) Put his sword through the dragon’s mouth 10B) go out other adventures or 10C) have children and rule the country, live happily every after St. George and the Dragon20