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Castle in the Attic chapters 1-7

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  • How did Sir Simon become lead?
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  • Why do you think Sir Simon trusts William even though they just met? What qualities does William show?
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  • How does William feel about growing up? Give an example from the story to support your answer.
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  • What 2 items does William hide that belong to Mrs. Phillips?
    The pin and the picture of her late husband
  • What surprising thing does William discover about the knight in the castle?
    He's alive!
  • What does Sir Simon say about the magic token?
    it's the key...
  • Do you think William is ready for responsibility? Why or why not? Use examples from the story.
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  • Who is Mrs. Phillips, and why is William sad about her leaving?
    Nanny, he loves her
  • If you were William, how would you feel about discovering a real, living knight inside the castle? How would you react?
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  • Why did Jason think that William didn’t want to spend time with him?
    He told him he just wanted to be alone
  • Why does Sir Simon want a Lady of the castle?
    He is lonely
  • Give an antonym of the word chivalry
    rude or impolite
  • Give an example of how William is selfish
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  • Why did Calendar leave Sir Simon?
    she had no other choice
  • What was at the bottom of the feudal pyramid?
    The peasants
  • Give 2 synonyms of the word courageous
    brave, bold
  • What job was between becoming a page and a knight?
    A squire
  • Who did Alastor brainwash?
    The King
  • The word chivalry is mentioned in the story. What does chivalry mean, and how does it relate to Sir Simon?
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  • What is the relationship between William and his parents like? How do you know?
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  • Name 3 details about the layout of the castle
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  • At what age did a boy leave his home to become a page?
    7 or 8
  • What was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
    The King/the Church
  • What is Sir Simon's other name?
    The Silver Knight
  • Why do you think Mrs. Phillips gives William the castle as a gift? What lesson might she want him to learn?
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