For the given item in the Vocabulary Skills section, choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The escaped criminal crept through back alleys in an effort to his pursuers.

A. perpetuate B. vault C. confront D. elude

At one point, the story says, "There would not be any heroes if deeds were condemned to man's forgetfulness." How would you interpret this statement?

If you were one of the nobles, would you have proclaimed the young Arthur to be king as described in "The Tale of King Arthur"?

Which of the following best describes Arthur's role in the passage?

F. protagonist G. antagonist H. rival J. narrator

What values of ancient Egyptians does this myth reflect?

(a)What kind of friend is Coyote? (b)Does he have good reasons for taking his blanket back from lya?