Read the historical fact. In medieval England, there was great tension between the Saxons and the Normans. When reading Ivanhoe , it is helpful to know this fact because it explains
Answer
A
why the people of the tournament defer to Prince John.
B
why many of the knights show indifference.
C
why Lady Rowena is the queen of the day.
D
why there is tension between the two sides in the tournament.
Explanation
The historical fact says Saxons and Normans were in conflict in medieval England. That conflict helps explain why the two groups are hostile toward one another at the tournament. The correct choice is “why there is tension between the two sides in the tournament.”
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