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1. 1.

   What had the Abbot of Aberbrothok done? Why was this considered a good deed?

2. 2.

   Why and when would people bless the Abbot?

3. 3.

   How do we know that Sir Ralph was in a happy mood?

4. 4.

   Describe the weather on the day Sir Ralph returned to the Inchcape Rock.

5. 5.

   How did Sir Ralph pay for his wicked deed?

6. 6.

   Quoth he, "My men, put our the boat,
   And row me to the Inchcape Rock,"

   1. Who says these words? Where is 'he' at this point?
   2. Describe the atmosphere around him.
   3. Why did 'he' say 'row me to the Inchcape Rock'?