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The Legend of Lady Ilena - Chapter 4

Vocabulary

Directions: Place the letter of definition on the line next to its term.

1. Earthen ____	a. a place made safe by walls for defense

2. Fortress ____	b. a messenger or agent

3. Stanza ____	c. eager to acquire knowledge

4. Commotion ____	d. turbulent or violent motion; trouble

5. Curious ____	e. a place of lodging or residence

6. Envoy ____	f. one of the divisions of a poem, consisting of two or more lines

7. Quarters ____	g. made of earth, worldly

8. Chariot ____	h. an ancient horse-drawn two wheeled vehicle used for war

Questions

1. What is Dun Dreug?

2. How is Dun Dreug defended?

3. Who is Gola?

4. Why would it be bad news for Ilena if there were snow?

5. From the song, name the two main female characters.

6. Who survived this battle and who is dead?

Activity

Chapter 4 includes a song presented by a bard. This song tells a story of a tragic battle that just happened.

a. Create a short poem that tells a story and include family members.

b. You are the bard and need to present your poem to the court (class) one week from today.