The Dragonslayers Chapters 9 - 10 Pages 56 - 73

1. Brian heard __________before falling asleep.
a) birds
b) singing
c) wind
d) bells

2. The spirits of the forest put Brian to sleep __________________.
a) to keep him from finding the dragon
b) to make sure it was safe to talk to him
c) because Grizelda sent them to catch Brian
d) because Brian was invading their home

3. The spirits wanted Brian to ________________.
a) kill the dragon
b) send help to rescue Tymbal
c) free the bear
d) carry a message to King Mildred

4. What did the spirits tell Brian?
a) The dragon sleeps in a cave nearby.
b) The forest would help him fight the dragon.
c) Grizelda had made the dragon.
d) The trees would show him the way to the dragon.

5. The first thing Brian noticed about the dragon was ____________.
a) it smelled like sulfur
b) it was 20 feet tall
c) it was green
d) it could fly

6. The dragon was _________________.
a) yellow with fins
b) green with feathers
c) bronze with wings
d) purple with horns

7. Willie told Brian that she was _________________.
a) Princess Wilhelmina
b) Bill
c) the dragonslayer
d) a friend

8. What did Elizar say that surprised Willie?
a) She could come along and help fight the dragon.
b) The dragon wasn't scary.
c) The dragon had a weak spot.
d) The dragon had laid eggs.

9. Willie wanted to rest in _______________for the night.
a) the fox's den
b) the bear's cave
c) Grizelda's cottage
d) the hollow tree

10. 4.1.spi.22
What conclusions can the reader draw from this passage?

"Well, stop worrying," said Brian, resting his hand on his sword. "I'm here to kill the beast."

"It is not that simple," said Tymbal. "The strength of one alone cannot do it."

"But the forest has powers to help," added a fourth spirit, who had somehow arrived without Brian noticing.

"What do you mean?" Brian asked.

"The old magic of the earth is strongest here in the forest," said Floriaas. "If you reach out for it, it will give you strength."

a) Brian will not be able to slay the dragon without the help of the peasants in the village.
b) The trees will come alive and help battle the dragon.
c) The spirits of the forest are evil creatures for casting a spell on Brian.
d) The powers of the magical forest will help slay the dragon.

11. 4.1.spi.16
Which sequence best describes the order of events in The Dragonslayers?


1) Brian finds Willie staring at the dragon.
2) The tree spirits speak with Brian about finding strength from the forest to help slay the dragon.
3) The tree spirits casts a spell on Brian to make him sleep.
4) Willie finds Grizelda's cottage.
5) Elizar asked Willie to come with them to hunt for the dragon.
a) 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
b) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
c) 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
d) 2, 1, 5, 3, 4

12. 4.1.spi.18
Which question does The Dragonslayers answer in Chapters 9-10?
a) How will the dragon be slain?
b) What will Grizelda do when she sees Brian, Elizar, and Willie near her cottage?
c) What do the fox and the bear say to one another when they first meet?
d) Why do the tree spirits cast a spell to put Brian to sleep?

13. 4.1.spi.20
Which statement about The Dragonslayers contains a cause and effect relationship?
a) Between the fact that she wanted to learn more about the old man, and the fact that it was nice to have a little company, she decided she would stay with the group until nightfall.
b) There's a clearing with a cottage at the far side.
c) "My feet are killing me," moaned the bear.
d) Brian and Willie both launched into descriptions of the monster.

14. 4.1.spi.22
The main conflict in The Dragonslayers is mostly the result of which event?
a) Brian wants to slay a dragon.
b) Grizella wants to seek revenge on King Mildred.
c) Elizar told Willie that he doesn't care how the dragon is slain as long as it gets done.
d) King Mildred offered a reward of half his kingdom and his daughter's hand in marriage to the person who slays the dragon.



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1. (d)
2. (b)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (a)
6. (c)
7. (b)
8. (a)
9. (c)
10. (d)
11. (c)
12. (d)
13. (a)
14. (b)