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The Legend of Lady Ilena - Chapter 13

Vocabulary

Directions: Match the vocabulary words with the definitions.

____ 1. hearth	a. walk wearily

____ 2. shrill	b. crouching as in fear

____ 3. mourn	c. floor of the fireplace

____ 4. barricade	d. long, narrow flag

____ 5. trudge	e. block for defense

____ 6. debris	f. to feel or show grief or sorrow

____ 7. pennant	g. a high pitched piercing sound

____ 8. cowering	h. broken, scattered remains

Questions

1) Planning trips to begin at certain times of the day or year can be very important. What time of day does the group start their journey to Dun Alyn, and why?

2) What horse does Ilena ride at the beginning of this chapter, and why?

3) What did Durant want Ilena to do?

4) Is Ilena frightened? Support your answer using the text.

5) According to Spusscio, what is the “Wild Hunt?” What explanation does Moren give about the Hounds of Gwynn?

6) What do Ilena and her group see when they look north on their second day of traveling? What is their plan of action?

Activity

Choose one of the following:

A legend is an unverified story handed down through generations, especially one that is believed to contain some historical facts. Write a brief summary of a legend you have heard.
Lady Ilena has embarked on a long journey. What do you think her group does to pass the time? What do you do to keep yourself amused on long trips?
Create your own legend. Have two classmates read your legend and when they are done, ask them questions about their interpretation of what it means; what is the moral or themeof the story. Then tell them the moral or theme that you intended.
In The Legend of Lady Ilena, the Saxon army is also known as the “painted ones.” If you had a special tribe, design a costume, pennant, special face painting, or hairstyle that you would be known for.

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