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Crispin: Cross of the Lead by Avi

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  • Who is the old lady known for her wisodm in healing, midwifery, and ancient magic that Crispin was direct to go to for help by Father Quinel?
    Goodwife Peregrine
  • Who is the Antagonist of the story?
    Lord Furnival
    John Aycliff
    Crispin
  • A farthing is equal to how much money?
    One-fourth of a penny
  • One who owns no land in their own right is a...
    cottar
  • "Silence lay as thick as death" is what type of figurative language?
    Simile
  • As Crispin is running from Aycliff and his men, he hears the sound of "the Devil's own bird." What kind of bird was it?
    a hoot owl
  • As Crispin runs from Aycliff, what does he discover has happened to Father Quinel (specifically)?
    Father Quinel's throat had been slit, and he was dead.
  • Who is Father Quinel?
    Father Quinel is the priest in Stromford Village who tries to help Crispin.
  • What news is brought about Lord Furnival by Sir Richard du Brey?
    Lord Furnival has returned from the wars and expected to die.
  • What does Father Quinel give to Crispin?
    Crispin is given his mother's cross of lead.
  • What are glaives?
    long poles with blades attached used as weapons
  • The last prayers of the night are called...
    Compline
  • At the end of chapter 13, how is Crispin feeling, which he knows is a SIN?
    Crispin no longer wishes to live.
  • What is the bounty for Crispin's head (how much money)?
    Twenty shillings
  • Who is the lord of the manor?
    Lord Furnival
  • Does Cerdic lead Crispin in the right path?
    No, it is a trap leading Crispin straight to Aycliff.
  • What happened to Crispin's father?
    He died from the "Great Mortality" (Black Plague).
  • Who is John Aycliffe?
    Steward of the Manor
  • What does the priest say can happen for Crispin if he escapes to another town for a year and a day?
    Crispin will gain "liberties" or freedom.
  • What happened to Crispin's home?
    Officers of te court tore it down and burned it.
  • Why was John Aycliff in charge of the manor?
    Lord furnival was out of the country.
  • To whom does Crispin pray to for protection? What Saint?
    Saint Giles
  • Of what crime has Crispin been accused of by John Aycliffe?
    stealing money from the manor house
  • "The sun hid behind the dark and lowering clouds" is what type of figurative language?
    Personification
  • According to Aycliff, Crispin has been proclaimed a _____, which means anyone can kill him.
    wolf's head
  • Who is Cerdic?
    Cerdic is a boy that meets Crispin instead of Father Quinel.
  • Why are John Aycliff and others after Crispin?
    We don't know for sure, but Crispin overheard Aycliff talking to a man and reading a letter.
  • "To no avail" means...
    without success
  • What does Crispin learn about his mother that he did not know before from Father Quinel?
    Crispin's mother could read and write.
  • Who is the protagonist of the story?
    Lord Furnival
    John Aycliffe
    Crispin