By Maggie Rugg Herold

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

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

3. citizens- official members of a country

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

5. enrich- to improve the quality of

6. examiner- one who asks questions or tests knowledge

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

8. petitioners- people who ask for something in writing

9. stooped- bent down

10. chorused- called out together

11. skidded- slid out of control

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

13. obliged- did a favor for