The Dragonslayers Chapters 13 - 14 Pages 86 - 99

1. Brian had ____________ on his shoulder.
a) a dragon birthmark
b) a bruise
c) a deep cut
d) freckles in the shape of the big dipper

2. When Grizelda heard Brian say he had a dragon-shaped birthmark, she ___________.
a) knew the spell had worked
b) knew he was her son
c) knew he would be the one to kill the dragon
d) knew he was really the son of King Mildred

3. When Elizar spilled water on the stump __________.
a) sparks flew out of it
b) it grew into a live tree
c) it caught on fire
d) it turned into a cat

4. Grizelda gave Brian ___________________.
a) a cape
b) a magic wand
c) a spell book
d) a healing potion

5. Grizelda took out the dragon's heart _____________.
a) so it wouldn't have feelings
b) because dragons are usually killed by putting a sword through their hearts
c) so she could control its emotions

6. The dragon was vulnerable _________________.
a) only on its heels
b) in the stomach
c) if someone knew its name
d) if you knew the right spell

7. Why did Brian NOT want to win Wilhelmina's hand in marriage?
a) Brian thought she was ugly.
b) Willie acted like a boy.
c) Brian wanted to marry for love.
d) Brian didn't like Willie.

8. Fewmets are ___________.
a) a type of bird
b) small furry animals
c) dragon droppings
d) plants

9. Willie woke the bear _____________.
a) so they could go find the dragon
b) to keep him from snoring
c) so he could help her hunt breakfast

10. 4.1.spi.18
Which question is NOT answered in Chapters 13-14?
a) How is the tree stump spell broken?
b) Who is Grizelda's son?
c) How is the dragon vulnerable?
d) What is the dragon's name?

11. 4.1.spi.22
Based on the story one could conclude all of the following EXCEPT
a) the dragon will be killed by a stab to the heart.
b) Willie, Elizar, and Brian will try to figure out the dragon's name.
c) Grizelda is upset that she cast a spell against her own son.
d) Willie will find the dragon first.

12. 4.1.spi.19
The Dragonslayers is similar to the kind of writing found in
a) a play
b) a biography
c) nonfictional essay
d) personal narrative

13. 4.1.spi.16
Which sequence best describes the order of events in The Dragonslayers?

1) Brian learns that the dragon is vulnerable to the person who knows its name.
2) The tree stump turns into a cat.
3) Willie and the bear sneak off to hunt for the dragon.
4) Grizelda gives Brian a healing potion.
5) Grizelda casts a spell on Brian.

a) 5, 1, 3, 2, 4
b) 5, 2, 4, 1, 3
c) 5, 1, 3, 4, 2
d) 2, 4, 1, 5, 3

14. 4.2.spi.6
Complete the graphic organizer.

a) Willie
b) Elizar
c) fox
d) Brian



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