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The Legend of Lady Ilena - Chapter 16

Vocabulary

Match vocabulary words to their definitions:

1. ancient _____	a. To wave or flap rapidly and irregularly.

2. agony _____	b. Having a sweet smell.

3. commotion _____	c. Intense suffering.

4. eager _____	d. Severe or harsh.

5. fierce _____	e. Cause to move in a quick series of small sounds.

6. flutter _____	f. Having a violent and cruel nature.

7. fragrant _____	g. Giving something up for the sake of something else.

8. heir _____	h. Enthusiastic or impatient.

9. parcel _____	i. Anyone inheriting rank or property

10. rustle _____	j. Excitement or disruption.

11. sacrifice _____	k. Something that is wrapped up.

12. stern _____	l. Existing or occurring in times long ago.

Questions

1. How does Ryamen know the truth about Ilena’s birth?

2 Explain the relationship between Belert and Ilena.

3. Why does Ilena become heir of Dun Allyn?

4. How did Ilena find out who her biological father was?

5. Where was Belert when Miquain and Ilena were born? What was he doing?

6. Why did Cara have Moren and Grenna take Ilena to Vale of Enfert?

7. Why did Cara not tell Belert about Miquain and Ilena?

Activity

As Ilena became the successor to Cara and Belert, she is the heir to Dun Alyn. “She is the elder, the true heir of Dun Alyn.” (p. 223)

Visit some of the websites below to learn more about the heirs of Rome: the Shaping of Britain AD 400-900, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. Write a short summary of information you found.

Just like Ilena, who else can you think of that could be heir to their country? List these possible heirs and describe what you think some of their similarities to Ilena might be.

http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/rome.html

http://www.fact-index.com/h/he/heir_apparent.html

http://www.fact-index.com/u/un/united_kingdom.html

http://www.fact-index.com/s/sc/scotland.html

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