Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story. How does the author create surprise in "The Horseman in the Sky"?

He shows the horse bolting off the cliff before the watchman can complete his shot.
He creates a situation where family members question each other's motives.

He withholds the fact that the falling horseman is the father of the shooter.
He reveals details about the watchman's family since he joined the army.

Which of the following quotations reveal an omniscient point-of-view? a. "then the king got his spear in both his hands and ran toward sir mordred, crying, 'traitor, now has thy death-day come! '" b. "and the king thought that under him, far from him, was hideous deep black water; therein were all manner of serpents and worms and wild beasts, foul and horrible." c. "but when the hosts on both sides saw that sword drawn, they blew trumpets and horns and shouted grimly, and the two hosts rushed toward each other." d."then they agreed that king arthur and sir mordred should meet between their two hosts, and that each of them should bring fourteen persons with him."

3. of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.

In at least 150 words, explain the symbolism of the quilt in “everyday use.”