Question

chivalry by neil gaiman
1 which is the most accurate description of \chivalry\?
a it is a fantastical story about the courage of a medieval knight.
b it is a tale of someone who cannot adapt to changing times.
c it is a blending of realism and fantasy elements in a short story.
d it is a demonstration of the importance of faith and hope.
2 which statement best describes the interaction between mrs. whitaker and galaad?
a galaad tries to conform to mrs. whitakers uneventful lifestyle.
b mrs. whitakers disinterest in galaads gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts.
c galaad is forced to pretend to be interested in mrs. whitakers dull stories.
d mrs. whitaker responds to galaads offerings with a surprising display of enthusiasm.
3 what does the author reveal about mrs. whitakers personality through her actions, thoughts, and speech?
a she is argumentative.
b she tends to be easily excited.
c she enjoys having adventures.
d she likes to follow a regular routine.
4 how does mrs. whitakers repeated use of the word nice add humor to the story?
a she only uses the word when she is confused.
b she seems to misunderstand the meaning of the word.
c she uses the word to praise fantastic as well as ordinary things.
d she says the word so often that other characters find her annoying.

Explanation:

1. Neil Gaiman's "Chivalry" blends elements of realism (Mrs. Whitaker's ordinary life) and fantasy (Galaad, the medieval knight).
2. Mrs. Whitaker's disinterest in Galaad's gifts like the Holy Grail makes him try harder to impress her.
3. Through her actions and speech, it is clear that Mrs. Whitaker likes her regular routine and is un - excited by Galaad's extraordinary gifts.
4. Mrs. Whitaker uses "nice" to describe both mundane and extraordinary things, which is humorous.

Answer:

1. C. It is a blending of realism and fantasy elements in a short story.
2. B. Mrs. Whitaker’s disinterest in Galaad’s gifts drives him to extraordinary efforts.
3. D. She likes to follow a regular routine.
4. C. She uses the word to praise fantastic as well as ordinary things.