In what ways does Arthur, even as a young boy, show that he is a hero? How does Sir Kay, his foster brother, show signs that he is definitely not heroic material?

What heroic values does this story teach? Which of these values are still important today?

During Arthur's time, England, like the rest of Europe, operated on a feudal system with three distinct social classes: the nobility, the commoners, and the clergy. What role does each class play in this story? Why would the tale have special appeal to the commoners?

In a typical romance, the hero's origins are mysterious. He is frequently raised in obscurity before taking his rightful place as leader. How does the story of Arthur reflect this pattern?

The data table shows the approximate gestation period of several mammals and the approximate length of time that those mammals care for their young after birth. "

$$\begin{matrix} \text{Mammal} & \text{Gestation} & \text{Time Spent Caring for}\\ & \text{Period} & \text{Young After Birth}\\ \text{Deer mouse} & \text{0.75 months} & \text{1 month}\\ \text{Chimpanzee} & \text{8 months} & \text{24 months}\\ \text{Harp seal} & \text{11 months} & \text{0.75 months}\\ \text{Elephant} & \text{21 months} & \text{24 months}\\ \text{Bobcat} & \text{2 months} & \text{8 months}\\ \end{matrix}$$

" -How are the size of the mammal and the length of time it cares for its young relate? Which animal is the exception to this pattern?

Write the letter for the word that best completes given sentence.
__________The young puppies _______ the old dog by nipping at him and climbing on him.
a. debunked
b. disparaged
c. impugned
d. harassed

Choose the letter of the best answer. A monotreme differs from a placental mammal because it a. has fur. b. has a placenta. c. lays eggs. d. feeds its young milk.

Add commas where needed. Write C in the blank if the sentence uses commas correctly. _____ Like many young boys, Twain admired the riverboat pilots and longed to become one someday.

Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

Henson's daughter had grown into a $nubile$ young woman, so the lonely Trader Bill asked ..

What do you think Aunt Georgiana in "A Wagner Matinee" would say to a young person who believed love could overcome all problems in a marriage? Explain your answer.

Using Adjectives in Sentences. Write a sentence for each pair of adjectives Then underline the two given adjectives in the sentence, and draw an arrow from each adjective to the word it modifies. energetic. young

Writing to Inform It is 1890 and you are a young immigrant who has recently arrived in America. Write a letter home to your parents describing your journey and your impressions of life in America.

Retell the story of the boycott as if you were presenting it to an audience of young children celebrating Martin Luther King Day. If possible, make arrangements to tell your story to an appropriate audience.

Do child restraints and seat belts prevent injuries to young passengers in automobile accidents? Here are data on the 26,971 passengers under the age of 15 in accidents reported in North Carolina during two years before the law required restraints:

Do the data provide evidence that young passengers are less likely to be injured in an accident if they wear restraints? Calculate and compare percents to answer this question.