1. By Maggie Rugg Herold

3. 1. allegiance- loyalty to one’s country or to a person

4. 2. chamber- a room in a house; an office in a courthouse

5. 3. citizens- official members of a country

6. 4. citizenship- the status of a citizen, with accompanying rights, duties, and privileges

7. 5. enrich- to improve the quality of

8. 6. examiner- one who asks questions or tests knowledge

9. 7. oath- a pledge or promise to act in a certain way

10. 8. petitioners- people who ask for something in writing

12. 9. stooped- bent down

13. 10. chorused- called out together

14. 11. skidded- slid out of control

15. 12. harbor- a sheltered place along a coast where ships can safely anchor or dock

16. 13. obliged- did a favor for