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What is the reason Mrs. Phillips gives for leaving?
What is the reason Mrs. Phillips gives for leaving?
- She wants to start a new career in England
- She is homesick and wants to live with her brother in England (correct)
- She is unhappy with her job
- She wants to go on vacation to England
How long has Mrs. Phillips been with William's family?
How long has Mrs. Phillips been with William's family?
- Five years
- Fifteen years
- Twenty years
- Ten years (correct)
What is William's initial reaction to Mrs. Phillips' news?
What is William's initial reaction to Mrs. Phillips' news?
- Anger and frustration
- Excitement and happiness
- Disbelief and inability to absorb the news (correct)
- Immediate acceptance and understanding
What does Mrs. Phillips suggest William is old enough to do?
What does Mrs. Phillips suggest William is old enough to do?
What did William find in his parents' house in England?
What did William find in his parents' house in England?
What does the castle include?
What does the castle include?
What is the legend passed down about the Silver Knight?
What is the legend passed down about the Silver Knight?
What causes tension between William and his mother?
What causes tension between William and his mother?
Who used to take William to checkups?
Who used to take William to checkups?
Where does William sneak with his teddy bear to see the Silver Knight?
Where does William sneak with his teddy bear to see the Silver Knight?
What does William find when he sees the Silver Knight for the first time?
What does William find when he sees the Silver Knight for the first time?
What does William realize about the Silver Knight when he returns to the attic?
What does William realize about the Silver Knight when he returns to the attic?
What does the presence of the alive Silver Knight create in the story?
What does the presence of the alive Silver Knight create in the story?
What kind of atmosphere does the story create?
What kind of atmosphere does the story create?
What is a central theme in the story?
What is a central theme in the story?
Where did William find the castle?
Where did William find the castle?
What did Mrs. Phillips give William during their visit to the castle?
What did Mrs. Phillips give William during their visit to the castle?
Where did William and Mrs. Phillips have dinner?
Where did William and Mrs. Phillips have dinner?
What is the castle a symbol of for Mrs. Phillips' family?
What is the castle a symbol of for Mrs. Phillips' family?
What did Mrs. Phillips explain about family traditions?
What did Mrs. Phillips explain about family traditions?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips inspect before entering the castle?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips inspect before entering the castle?
What intrigued William during the visit to the castle?
What intrigued William during the visit to the castle?
Where did Mrs. Phillips explain the second floor of the castle to William?
Where did Mrs. Phillips explain the second floor of the castle to William?
What did Mrs. Phillips share about the castle's significance to their family?
What did Mrs. Phillips share about the castle's significance to their family?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips tour on the lower floor of the castle?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips tour on the lower floor of the castle?
What did Mrs. Phillips explain about passing on the castle through generations?
What did Mrs. Phillips explain about passing on the castle through generations?
What did Mrs. Phillips think of William during the castle visit?
What did Mrs. Phillips think of William during the castle visit?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips start during their visit to the castle?
What did William and Mrs. Phillips start during their visit to the castle?
What does Sir Simon initially struggle with when he comes to life?
What does Sir Simon initially struggle with when he comes to life?
What does Sir Simon refer to as essential to him?
What does Sir Simon refer to as essential to him?
What is the tone of the text as described in the last point?
What is the tone of the text as described in the last point?
What does Sir Simon request from William?
What does Sir Simon request from William?
What element of the story does Sir Simon's behavior and speech add to?
What element of the story does Sir Simon's behavior and speech add to?
What does the encounter between William and Sir Simon blur the lines between?
What does the encounter between William and Sir Simon blur the lines between?
Why is Sir Simon unable to explain why William broke the spell?
Why is Sir Simon unable to explain why William broke the spell?
What does Sir Simon use to threaten William initially?
What does Sir Simon use to threaten William initially?
What does Sir Simon frantically search for?
What does Sir Simon frantically search for?
What does the interaction between William and Sir Simon resemble?
What does the interaction between William and Sir Simon resemble?
What is the knight's name?
What is the knight's name?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding?
What does Mrs. Phillips give William as a parting gift?
What does Mrs. Phillips give William as a parting gift?
What emotions does William experience when Mrs. Phillips plans to leave for England?
What emotions does William experience when Mrs. Phillips plans to leave for England?
What does the wooden castle symbolize in the story?
What does the wooden castle symbolize in the story?
What themes does the story convey?
What themes does the story convey?
How does William initially react to the wooden castle?
How does William initially react to the wooden castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips notice about her possessions?
What does Mrs. Phillips notice about her possessions?
What does the story highlight about the relationship between William and Mrs. Phillips?
What does the story highlight about the relationship between William and Mrs. Phillips?
What does Mrs. Phillips plan to do in relation to her family?
What does Mrs. Phillips plan to do in relation to her family?
How does William feel about Mrs. Phillips' treasured possessions?
How does William feel about Mrs. Phillips' treasured possessions?
Why does William return the items to Mrs. Phillips?
Why does William return the items to Mrs. Phillips?
What does Mrs. Phillips give William as a parting gift besides the wooden castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips give William as a parting gift besides the wooden castle?
What does the wooden castle represent in relation to chivalry and King Arthur?
What does the wooden castle represent in relation to chivalry and King Arthur?
What did Mrs. Phillips believe was the key to William's success in his performance?
What did Mrs. Phillips believe was the key to William's success in his performance?
What was the team's reaction to William's performance?
What was the team's reaction to William's performance?
What did William believe about Mrs. Phillips' influence on his performance?
What did William believe about Mrs. Phillips' influence on his performance?
What did Mrs. Phillips emphasize to William during their conversation after dinner?
What did Mrs. Phillips emphasize to William during their conversation after dinner?
What is the central focus of the narrative?
What is the central focus of the narrative?
What does the token enable in the story?
What does the token enable in the story?
What is Sir Simon's physical description?
What is Sir Simon's physical description?
What does Mrs. Phillips seem to feel towards Sir Simon?
What does Mrs. Phillips seem to feel towards Sir Simon?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What is the nature of the story's elements?
What is the nature of the story's elements?
What is the responsibility that William feels towards Mrs. Phillips and Sir Simon?
What is the responsibility that William feels towards Mrs. Phillips and Sir Simon?
What does the narrative emphasize about Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does the narrative emphasize about Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does the token enable in the story?
What does the token enable in the story?
What is Sir Simon's physical description?
What is Sir Simon's physical description?
What does Mrs. Phillips seem to feel towards Sir Simon?
What does Mrs. Phillips seem to feel towards Sir Simon?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does the Silver Knight warn William about?
What does the Silver Knight warn William about?
What does Mrs. Phillips reassure William about before leaving for England?
What does Mrs. Phillips reassure William about before leaving for England?
What does the emotional parting scene depict?
What does the emotional parting scene depict?
What does William give Mrs. Phillips as a gift to persuade her to stay?
What does William give Mrs. Phillips as a gift to persuade her to stay?
Where does Mrs. Phillips go after saying goodbye to William's family?
Where does Mrs. Phillips go after saying goodbye to William's family?
What does the Silver Knight reside in?
What does the Silver Knight reside in?
What does William promise to do for Mrs. Phillips?
What does William promise to do for Mrs. Phillips?
What does Mrs. Phillips wave goodbye to as she leaves?
What does Mrs. Phillips wave goodbye to as she leaves?
What does William plan to use to take Mrs. Phillips to the castle?
What does William plan to use to take Mrs. Phillips to the castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips reassure William about before leaving?
What does Mrs. Phillips reassure William about before leaving?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does William's father gift him as a symbol of their new cooking venture and the departure of Mrs. Phillips?
What does William's father gift him as a symbol of their new cooking venture and the departure of Mrs. Phillips?
What do William and his father plan to cook together, signifying a new phase in their relationship?
What do William and his father plan to cook together, signifying a new phase in their relationship?
What do William and his father bond over, signifying their strengthened relationship?
What do William and his father bond over, signifying their strengthened relationship?
What does William find solace in while doing his homework, reflecting his father's influence on him?
What does William find solace in while doing his homework, reflecting his father's influence on him?
What does Sir Simon advise against revealing to Mrs. Phillips about her condition?
What does Sir Simon advise against revealing to Mrs. Phillips about her condition?
What does Mrs. Phillips leave behind that brings comfort to William after her departure?
What does Mrs. Phillips leave behind that brings comfort to William after her departure?
What does William's father suggest to cope with Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does William's father suggest to cope with Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does Mrs. Phillips do that makes William feel lonely?
What does Mrs. Phillips do that makes William feel lonely?
What does Sir Simon do to assist Mrs. Phillips in adjusting to her new size and situation?
What does Sir Simon do to assist Mrs. Phillips in adjusting to her new size and situation?
What does William feel guilty about in relation to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William feel guilty about in relation to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William's father suggest they could do to remind each other about their cooking plans?
What does William's father suggest they could do to remind each other about their cooking plans?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding?
What does Sir Simon suggest about Mrs. Phillips' desire for William to be small?
What does Sir Simon suggest about Mrs. Phillips' desire for William to be small?
What does William try to confide in Jason about?
What does William try to confide in Jason about?
What does Sir Simon show William that hints at the need for a squire to complete the castle's quest?
What does Sir Simon show William that hints at the need for a squire to complete the castle's quest?
What does William's father exhibit when he visits the castle?
What does William's father exhibit when he visits the castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips refuse to do until William comes in and gets her?
What does Mrs. Phillips refuse to do until William comes in and gets her?
What does William invite Jason for, in an attempt to cope with the absence of Mrs. Phillips?
What does William invite Jason for, in an attempt to cope with the absence of Mrs. Phillips?
What do William and Jason find comfort in at the kitchen table?
What do William and Jason find comfort in at the kitchen table?
What does William's father install in the house that plays music in all rooms?
What does William's father install in the house that plays music in all rooms?
What does William try to avoid by not checking on Mrs. Phillips and the Silver Knight in the attic?
What does William try to avoid by not checking on Mrs. Phillips and the Silver Knight in the attic?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding in relation to the castle's quest?
What does Sir Simon emphasize the importance of finding in relation to the castle's quest?
What does William and Jason have a conversation about after Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does William and Jason have a conversation about after Mrs. Phillips' departure?
What does William try various ways to do to help Mrs. Phillips at the attic?
What does William try various ways to do to help Mrs. Phillips at the attic?
What did Sir Simon do to enable William's entry into the castle?
What did Sir Simon do to enable William's entry into the castle?
What did William see while the drawbridge was being lowered?
What did William see while the drawbridge was being lowered?
What did William do as the drawbridge was being lowered?
What did William do as the drawbridge was being lowered?
What was Sir Simon's position when he waved at William from the drawbridge lever?
What was Sir Simon's position when he waved at William from the drawbridge lever?
What does Sir Simon do while dressing William in his squire attire?
What does Sir Simon do while dressing William in his squire attire?
Where do William, Sir Simon, and Lady Elinore gather for the start of William's training?
Where do William, Sir Simon, and Lady Elinore gather for the start of William's training?
What does Sir Simon share with William at the start of his training?
What does Sir Simon share with William at the start of his training?
What does Lady Elinore express concern about to William?
What does Lady Elinore express concern about to William?
What does William ask Sir Simon about?
What does William ask Sir Simon about?
What does Sir Simon do after William brings supplies to Lady Elinore?
What does Sir Simon do after William brings supplies to Lady Elinore?
Where does William enter to have a heartfelt conversation with Lady Elinore?
Where does William enter to have a heartfelt conversation with Lady Elinore?
What does Sir Simon show William around in the castle?
What does Sir Simon show William around in the castle?
What does William bring to Lady Elinore before sharing a meal with Sir Simon?
What does William bring to Lady Elinore before sharing a meal with Sir Simon?
What does Sir Simon provide William with before starting his training as a squire?
What does Sir Simon provide William with before starting his training as a squire?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What does William hope Sir Simon is doing while talking to Mrs. Phillips?
What does Lady Elinore express concern about William's situation and motives for?
What does Lady Elinore express concern about William's situation and motives for?
What items does William receive for his journey?
What items does William receive for his journey?
What does Mrs. Phillips give Sir Simon for the journey?
What does Mrs. Phillips give Sir Simon for the journey?
What does the dirt road out of the castle look like?
What does the dirt road out of the castle look like?
What is the setting of the text?
What is the setting of the text?
What does the text evoke a sense of?
What does the text evoke a sense of?
What does the woman remind William about?
What does the woman remind William about?
What does Sir Simon give Mrs. Phillips before leaving the castle?
What does Sir Simon give Mrs. Phillips before leaving the castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips wish for before they leave the castle?
What does Mrs. Phillips wish for before they leave the castle?
What does the day feel like as William leaves the castle?
What does the day feel like as William leaves the castle?
What does the text describe the forest as?
What does the text describe the forest as?
What does the woman's motto remind William of?
What does the woman's motto remind William of?
What is the woman's tone towards William?
What is the woman's tone towards William?
What does Sir Simon caution William against when they stop for lunch by the river?
What does Sir Simon caution William against when they stop for lunch by the river?
What does Sir Simon reminisce about from his past as they stop for lunch?
What does Sir Simon reminisce about from his past as they stop for lunch?
What does Sir Simon warn William about as they venture into the forest?
What does Sir Simon warn William about as they venture into the forest?
What discomfort does William experience as they journey through the forest?
What discomfort does William experience as they journey through the forest?
Why does Sir Simon caution William against drinking from a stream in the forest?
Why does Sir Simon caution William against drinking from a stream in the forest?
What does the text emphasize about the forest as they journey through it?
What does the text emphasize about the forest as they journey through it?
What does Sir Simon's guidance and protection become as they navigate the forest?
What does Sir Simon's guidance and protection become as they navigate the forest?
What does William struggle to block out as they journey through the forest?
What does William struggle to block out as they journey through the forest?
What does the text suggest about the bond between William and Sir Simon?
What does the text suggest about the bond between William and Sir Simon?
What does Sir Simon emphasize about the noises in the forest?
What does Sir Simon emphasize about the noises in the forest?
What does William experience due to lack of food and water as they journey through the forest?
What does William experience due to lack of food and water as they journey through the forest?
What does Sir Simon reassure William about after preventing him from drinking from the stream?
What does Sir Simon reassure William about after preventing him from drinking from the stream?
What skills does William receive training in from Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips?
What skills does William receive training in from Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips?
What does Mrs. Phillips emphasize as important qualities in love?
What does Mrs. Phillips emphasize as important qualities in love?
What does Mrs. Phillips stress as essential in battle?
What does Mrs. Phillips stress as essential in battle?
What does Mrs. Phillips use to illustrate the importance of self-reliance to William?
What does Mrs. Phillips use to illustrate the importance of self-reliance to William?
What theme does the narrative emphasize regarding William's preparation for his upcoming challenge?
What theme does the narrative emphasize regarding William's preparation for his upcoming challenge?
What does William express concern about before departing for a mission?
What does William express concern about before departing for a mission?
What does William ask Mrs. Phillips to do before departing?
What does William ask Mrs. Phillips to do before departing?
What ritual is depicted involving Sir Simon and William before their departure for a mission?
What ritual is depicted involving Sir Simon and William before their departure for a mission?
What does the narrative highlight about the interaction between William and Mrs. Phillips before their departure?
What does the narrative highlight about the interaction between William and Mrs. Phillips before their departure?
What does Mrs. Phillips adapt William's gymnastics routine for, emphasizing agility and quick recovery?
What does Mrs. Phillips adapt William's gymnastics routine for, emphasizing agility and quick recovery?
What does William undergo rigorous training in under Mrs. Phillips' guidance?
What does William undergo rigorous training in under Mrs. Phillips' guidance?
What does William receive feedback on during his training?
What does William receive feedback on during his training?
What did William do when he encountered the dry streambed?
What did William do when he encountered the dry streambed?
Why did people in the distance find William an object of interest?
Why did people in the distance find William an object of interest?
What did William long to do despite being in a terrible hurry?
What did William long to do despite being in a terrible hurry?
What did William observe about the dry brown fields despite it being full summer?
What did William observe about the dry brown fields despite it being full summer?
What does the old man warn William about while climbing the tree?
What does the old man warn William about while climbing the tree?
What does William see in the distance while climbing the tree?
What does William see in the distance while climbing the tree?
What happens when William holds the apple at the top of the tree?
What happens when William holds the apple at the top of the tree?
What does the old man do after eating the apple?
What does the old man do after eating the apple?
What does the young man do to prevent William from eating the apple?
What does the young man do to prevent William from eating the apple?
What does the story emphasize?
What does the story emphasize?
What does the transformation of the old man demonstrate?
What does the transformation of the old man demonstrate?
What does the young man offer William after the apple incident?
What does the young man offer William after the apple incident?
What does the young man's generosity and gratitude showcase?
What does the young man's generosity and gratitude showcase?
What does William refrain from doing despite temptation?
What does William refrain from doing despite temptation?
What happens to the old man after eating the apple?
What happens to the old man after eating the apple?
What does William experience as he holds the apple at the top of the tree?
What does William experience as he holds the apple at the top of the tree?
What does William play to wound the dragon?
What does William play to wound the dragon?
What does William declare he has come to apply for at the wizard's castle?
What does William declare he has come to apply for at the wizard's castle?
What does the wizard study William in?
What does the wizard study William in?
What does the dragon agree to do after William convinces it?
What does the dragon agree to do after William convinces it?
What does the wizard's forehead appear to be creased with?
What does the wizard's forehead appear to be creased with?
Where is William led by a guard in the castle?
Where is William led by a guard in the castle?
What does William witness Mrs. Phillips being engulfed in?
What does William witness Mrs. Phillips being engulfed in?
What does the dragon appear to be trapped inside?
What does the dragon appear to be trapped inside?
What does William convince the dragon to do after realizing its true form?
What does William convince the dragon to do after realizing its true form?
What does the wizard's robe appear to be made of?
What does the wizard's robe appear to be made of?
What does William approach the wizard's castle boldly to apply for?
What does William approach the wizard's castle boldly to apply for?
What does William use to wound the dragon?
What does William use to wound the dragon?
What was the reason the young man was cursed by the wizard Alastor?
What was the reason the young man was cursed by the wizard Alastor?
What is Alastor known for doing to people?
What is Alastor known for doing to people?
What does the young man warn William about in relation to Alastor's castle?
What does the young man warn William about in relation to Alastor's castle?
What secret does the young man share with William about defeating the dragon?
What secret does the young man share with William about defeating the dragon?
What does William learn about the young man's son?
What does William learn about the young man's son?
What is Alastor now searching for, according to the young man?
What is Alastor now searching for, according to the young man?
What do the people on the road express despair about?
What do the people on the road express despair about?
What does William overhear disturbing conversations about?
What does William overhear disturbing conversations about?
What does the young man bid William as he continues on his journey?
What does the young man bid William as he continues on his journey?
What does William encounter people on the road speaking about?
What does William encounter people on the road speaking about?
What does William do when he feels overwhelmed by the distressing remarks he overhears?
What does William do when he feels overwhelmed by the distressing remarks he overhears?
What does Alastor do to the people he turns into lead?
What does Alastor do to the people he turns into lead?
What does William do when he approaches the castle in the morning?
What does William do when he approaches the castle in the morning?
How does William feel when he sees the dragon guarding the castle gates?
How does William feel when he sees the dragon guarding the castle gates?
What does William do when the dragon's fire surrounds him?
What does William do when the dragon's fire surrounds him?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William do as he marches towards the dragon?
What does William do as he marches towards the dragon?
What does William notice about the land near the castle when he arrives?
What does William notice about the land near the castle when he arrives?
What does William experience when the dragon's fire engulfs him?
What does William experience when the dragon's fire engulfs him?
What does William do after seeing the desolation and ash in the air?
What does William do after seeing the desolation and ash in the air?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William play as he approaches the dragon?
What does William play as he approaches the dragon?
What does William feel when he spots the dragon guarding the castle gates?
What does William feel when he spots the dragon guarding the castle gates?
What does William do when he encounters a parched and abandoned land near the castle?
What does William do when he encounters a parched and abandoned land near the castle?
What does William see when he looks into the mirror?
What does William see when he looks into the mirror?
What does the wizard Alastor believe people see when they look into the mirror?
What does the wizard Alastor believe people see when they look into the mirror?
What does William do after looking into the mirror?
What does William do after looking into the mirror?
What does the wizard Alastor believe is the only outcome of facing the mirror?
What does the wizard Alastor believe is the only outcome of facing the mirror?
What does the necklace given to William by Sir Simon contain?
What does the necklace given to William by Sir Simon contain?
Who does William entrust the lead disk to for safekeeping?
Who does William entrust the lead disk to for safekeeping?
What is revealed as Calendar's former guardian when the spells are broken?
What is revealed as Calendar's former guardian when the spells are broken?
What does the banquet celebrate?
What does the banquet celebrate?
Who carries William to bed after he falls asleep at the banquet?
Who carries William to bed after he falls asleep at the banquet?
Who wishes to accompany William on his journey home?
Who wishes to accompany William on his journey home?
What does Sir Simon plan to provide for William and Tolliver to return home safely?
What does Sir Simon plan to provide for William and Tolliver to return home safely?
What does the Janus medal on the necklace symbolize?
What does the Janus medal on the necklace symbolize?
What is depicted on the lead disk on the necklace?
What is depicted on the lead disk on the necklace?
Who recounts his escape from the forest with the help of Moonlight?
Who recounts his escape from the forest with the help of Moonlight?
What is the significance of the black cat being Calendar's former dragon guardian?
What is the significance of the black cat being Calendar's former dragon guardian?
What does the revival of the kingdom signify?
What does the revival of the kingdom signify?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips decide to do before leaving the castle?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips decide to do before leaving the castle?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips plan to do with the special token?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips plan to do with the special token?
What does Mrs. Phillips plan to do with the token and the wizard figure?
What does Mrs. Phillips plan to do with the token and the wizard figure?
What does William do before they part ways?
What does William do before they part ways?
What happens as the bus approaches to take Mrs. Phillips away?
What happens as the bus approaches to take Mrs. Phillips away?
What does Mrs. Phillips express eagerness for?
What does Mrs. Phillips express eagerness for?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips eat for breakfast before leaving the castle?
What do William and Mrs. Phillips eat for breakfast before leaving the castle?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William do before deciding to confront the dragon?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does William plan to use to keep Mrs. Phillips with him?
What does Mrs. Phillips emphasize to William during their conversation after dinner?
What does Mrs. Phillips emphasize to William during their conversation after dinner?
What does William find in his parents' house in England?
What does William find in his parents' house in England?
What does the young man offer William after the apple incident?
What does the young man offer William after the apple incident?
What does Calendar do to the wizard, Alastor?
What does Calendar do to the wizard, Alastor?
What does William do after Alastor turns into lead?
What does William do after Alastor turns into lead?
What happens after William brings the other lead figures back to life?
What happens after William brings the other lead figures back to life?
What is the final outcome for Calendar?
What is the final outcome for Calendar?
What does William do to Alastor's lead figure?
What does William do to Alastor's lead figure?
What is the soldiers' response after Alastor is defeated?
What is the soldiers' response after Alastor is defeated?
What does Calendar do after Alastor is turned into lead?
What does Calendar do after Alastor is turned into lead?
What does Sir Simon do after William brings the other lead figures back to life?
What does Sir Simon do after William brings the other lead figures back to life?
What does William do after the soldiers pledge loyalty to him?
What does William do after the soldiers pledge loyalty to him?
What is the cause of the wizard's defeat?
What is the cause of the wizard's defeat?
What does William do after Calendar shatters the mirror and ends the wizard?
What does William do after Calendar shatters the mirror and ends the wizard?
What is the final outcome for the lead figures?
What is the final outcome for the lead figures?
Who bids an emotional farewell to William, expressing that they will live in each other's thoughts forever?
Who bids an emotional farewell to William, expressing that they will live in each other's thoughts forever?
How long does the return journey take after defeating the wizard?
How long does the return journey take after defeating the wizard?
Who emphasizes the importance of conquering fear to William?
Who emphasizes the importance of conquering fear to William?
Who warns William not to touch the lead statue of the wizard due to its effects?
Who warns William not to touch the lead statue of the wizard due to its effects?
How does William feel about the power of the mirror and the statue of the wizard?
How does William feel about the power of the mirror and the statue of the wizard?
Who shows William the lead statue of the wizard frozen in the mirror's anguished expression?
Who shows William the lead statue of the wizard frozen in the mirror's anguished expression?
Who welcomes William back and remarks on his growth and wisdom?
Who welcomes William back and remarks on his growth and wisdom?
Who recounts his adventures to Mrs. Phillips?
Who recounts his adventures to Mrs. Phillips?
Who parts ways with William and ventures alone into the forest?
Who parts ways with William and ventures alone into the forest?
How does William feel about his journey through the forest?
How does William feel about his journey through the forest?
What do the people have after the wizard's defeat?
What do the people have after the wizard's defeat?
Who helps William defeat the wizard?
Who helps William defeat the wizard?
Study Notes
The Castle by the Sea
- Mrs. Phillips leaves her treasured possessions with William for safekeeping, emphasizing their importance to her.
- William takes the picture and pin and hides them, hoping Mrs. Phillips won’t leave without them.
- Mrs. Phillips notices the missing items and behaves strangely, but doesn’t confront William directly.
- Mrs. Phillips plans to leave for England to be with her family, causing William to feel abandoned.
- William returns the items to Mrs. Phillips, hoping to convince her to stay.
- Mrs. Phillips gives William a large stone and wooden castle as a parting gift.
- William initially rejects the castle, refusing to accept it as a goodbye present.
- Mrs. Phillips insists the castle belongs to William and explains its significance in relation to chivalry and King Arthur.
- The story highlights the emotional bond between William and Mrs. Phillips, with Mrs. Phillips recognizing William's gentle heart.
- The gesture of giving the castle symbolizes Mrs. Phillips' attempt to leave a lasting impact on William.
- The text captures the struggle of a young boy trying to prevent the departure of a significant person in his life.
- The story conveys themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of meaningful gifts.
The Secret of the Castle
- William's father installed an elaborate speaker system in the house that played music in all rooms.
- William's father is busy with a project to measure the castle and make a moat.
- William tries to avoid facing Mrs. Phillips' disapproval by not checking on her and the Silver Knight in the attic.
- William tries various ways to help Mrs. Phillips at the attic, but nothing seems to work.
- William's father visits the castle and exhibits peculiar behavior.
- Mrs. Phillips refuses to leave the attic until William comes in and gets her, but he's too big.
- Sir Simon suggests that Mrs. Phillips wants William to be small too, to understand her situation.
- Sir Simon shows William a riddle that hints at the need for a squire to complete the castle's quest.
- William tries to confide in his friend Jason about his problems with the castle and Mrs. Phillips.
- William invites Jason for dinner at his house, trying to cope with the absence of Mrs. Phillips.
- William and Jason have a conversation about the changes in William's house after Mrs. Phillips' departure.
- William and Jason settle down for a meal at the kitchen table, finding comfort in each other's company.
Training for Battle and a Final Farewell
- Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips instruct William in various skills, including combat, weapon maintenance, and gymnastics.
- Mrs. Phillips emphasizes the importance of honesty and loyalty in love.
- William undergoes rigorous training, including practicing the recorder and gymnastics under Mrs. Phillips' guidance.
- William receives feedback from both Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips during his training.
- Mrs. Phillips adapts William's gymnastics routine to prepare him for a specific battle, emphasizing the need for agility and quick recovery.
- Mrs. Phillips stresses the importance of using intelligence and agility in battle, rather than relying solely on brute strength.
- Sir Simon and William prepare to depart for a mission, with a ritual involving William assisting Sir Simon in dressing.
- William expresses concern about returning to their old world and asks Mrs. Phillips to accompany him, but she encourages him to find his own way.
- Mrs. Phillips symbolically illustrates the importance of self-reliance to William through a firescreen she is working on.
- The text depicts a final interaction between William and Mrs. Phillips before their departure.
- The narrative highlights the mentorship and guidance provided by Sir Simon and Mrs. Phillips to prepare William for his upcoming challenge.
- The text portrays the emotional and psychological support provided by Mrs. Phillips to William, emphasizing the theme of self-reliance and personal growth.
Facing the Dragon
- William arrives near a castle and encounters a parched and abandoned land, with people fleeing the area.
- Despite warnings, William continues towards the castle, noticing the desolation and ash in the air.
- He spots a dragon guarding the castle gates and seeks shelter for the night, feeling small and alone.
- In the morning, he approaches the castle, feeling terrified and doubting his ability to face the dragon.
- William momentarily walks away but then decides to confront the dragon, seeking guidance from Mrs. Phillips.
- He plays the recorder and marches towards the dragon while playing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
- The dragon's fire surrounds William, and he sees disturbing images reflected in the dragon's eyes.
- As the fire engulfs him, he sees a house burning and people screaming for help.
William returns to Lady Elinore's castle after defeating the wizard
- William returns to Lady Elinore's castle after defeating the wizard with Sir Simon's help
- Sir Simon bids an emotional farewell to William, expressing that they will live in each other's thoughts forever
- The return journey takes two days, and the people have renewed hope after the wizard's defeat
- William parts ways with Tolliver and ventures alone into the forest
- William's journey through the forest is peaceful, and he reaches the castle at sunset
- Mrs. Phillips welcomes William back and remarks on his growth and wisdom
- William recounts his adventures to Mrs. Phillips, who emphasizes the importance of conquering fear
- Mrs. Phillips shows William the lead statue of the wizard, frozen in the mirror's anguished expression
- William reflects on the power of the mirror and expresses awe at the statue
- Mrs. Phillips warns William not to touch the statue due to its effects
- The text conveys William's emotional return, his growth, and the resolution of the wizard's threat
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Explore the key events and themes in 'The Castle by the Sea' as well as the growth and challenges faced by the characters. Dive into the emotional journey of William, Mrs. Phillips, and Sir Simon, and unravel the symbolism behind the castle and significant gifts.