Chivalry in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Question 2 • DSD-CR-ELA 12-Term 1
Read the passage.Though the community center buzzed with excitement, Jose moved his queen forward on the chess board with a steady hand. He eyed the row of his opponent’s captured pieces, and recognized his advantage. He said, "Check.”Across the table, his opponent wiped his brow, his eyes darting around the board. When he spotted an escape route, he exhaled in relief as he moved his king. Seconds ticked by as Jose assessed the board. His eyebrows raised almost imperceptibly, and a sly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. Then Jose selected his move.
Answer
A
He hopes to learn a new chess strategy.
B
He is friends with his opponent.
C
He is distracted by the noises in the room.
D
He expects to win his chess match.
Explanation
Jose notices that he has captured many of his opponent’s pieces and recognizes that he has an advantage. His sly smile as he considers his next move suggests confidence, so he expects to win the match. The passage gives no sign that he is distracted by the room or focused on learning a strategy.
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