Vocabulary Quiz Solutions for Boy Knight: a Tale of the Crusades

I. Give the definition for the following vocabulary words:

influence : a power affecting a person, thing, or course of events

counterfeit : made in imitation of what is genuine with the intent to defraud

commandment : a command; a mandate; an order or injunction given by authority

cuirass : a piece of armor for protecting the breast and back

proclamation : to announce officially

scornful : contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy

tournament : a medieval martial sport in which two groups of mounted and armored combatants fought against each other with lances or swords

II. Correctly spell the vocabulary words defined below:

resentful or bitter in rivalry - jealous

being at a distance, usually within sight - yonder

a person who shares one's interests or activities; a friend or companion - comrade

a knob on the hilt of a sword - pommel

a protective wall or railing along the edge of a raised structure - parapet

suggestive or expressive of melancholy thoughtfulness - pensive

a sudden, hostile, and usually brief confrontation or dispute between factions or persons - encounter - n.

III. Use the following vocabulary words in a complete sentence:

tutor : King Meliodas sought out a ... who was wise and learned.

feast : To this ... came many rich and powerful Kings, with great retinues of knights.

enchantment : Morgan le Fay made by ... another scabbard exactly like Excalibur's.

rebuke : When the knight heard this ... he made no answer, but drew his sword.

knave - 2 : Fie upon thee, that any good knights should be obedient to a kitchen ....

gallant : At the ford grew a beautiful tree on which hung many fair shields that had once belonged to ... knights.