Hi I just need a bit of help with a few questions I have to answer after reading a passage:
In this passage, the author's main purpose is to _________.
Question 1 options:
present the story's main characters
bring the story to its point of highest action or climax
explain when and where the story is set
introduce the conflict that dominates the story
According to the author, the king of England during the time when the story is set was __________.
Question 2 options:
William the Conqueror
Henry II
Stephen
Richard I
What does the author mean when he writes that the nobles had "resumed their ancient license in its utmost extent" ?
Question 3 options:
The nobles had again sought to make themselves as powerful as possible.
The nobles had again sought to pay homage and give respect to the king.
The nobles had again sought to unite with nobles from other nations.
The nobles had again sought to share their power and wealth with the peasants.
In line 7, gallant most nearly means ____________.
Question 4 options:
ancient
fearless
insane
ordinary
How does the author feel about the region of England where the story takes place?
Question 5 options:
He thinks it is overdeveloped and industrialized.
He thinks it is uninspiring and nondescript.
He thinks it is beautiful and full of history.
He thinks it is dangerous and rugged.