176 Questions
Who carried the body of the narrator's mother to the village church?
The priest
What was the weather like during the burial?
Rainy and muddy
How did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
They taunted and shunned her
Who wore a hood attached to a flowing cape?
The stranger
What did the stranger hand to Aycliffe?
A document
What did Aycliffe exclaim when he saw the document?
By the bowels of Christ
What did the narrator do when Aycliffe saw him?
Flee
Who destroyed the protagonist's cottage?
Kinsworthy
What did Kinsworthy use to set ablaze the protagonist's cottage?
A flint
Where did the protagonist go to observe what was happening in the village?
The forest
What was the purpose of the stone crosses in Stromford?
To mark the village's boundaries
According to the text, who owned everything in the village?
Lord Furnival
According to the text, who did the villagers belong to?
The Lord
According to the text, what did the villagers need permission for?
All of the above
Who does the narrator trust the most?
His mother
Who taunts the narrator the most?
His friends
What is the narrator's social status?
Villein
What is the value of the narrator's daily labor?
A farthing
Who is in charge of the manor, the laws, and the peasants in the absence of Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
What are some of the penalties for transgressions under John Aycliffe's rule?
Whipping, clipping of the ear, imprisonment, or a cut-off hand
What does John Aycliffe require Asta's son to deliver to the manor house?
His ox
Why does Asta's son rush off toward the forest?
To escape his sorrow
According to the text, who owned everything in the village?
Lord Furnival
What did the villagers need permission for?
All of the above
What are some of the penalties for transgressions under John Aycliffe's rule?
All of the above
Who accompanied the narrator in carrying his mother's body to the village church?
The priest
How did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
They shunned her
What did the narrator feel about himself in relation to the villagers?
Ashamed
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Asta's son
What is the setting of the story?
Stromford Village
What is the narrator's relationship with his father?
He never knew his father
What event caused the protagonist to flee from Aycliffe?
Aycliffe attacked him with a sword
Who destroyed the protagonist's cottage?
The villagers
What was the narrator's reaction to the destruction of the cottage?
Unsettled
Where did the narrator go to get a better view of the village?
A high rock near the forest edge
What was the narrator's impression of Lord Furnival's manor?
High, mighty, and impenetrable
Who is the antagonist in the story?
John Aycliffe
What is the protagonist's relationship to Asta?
Son
What is the punishment for poaching a stag?
Cut-off hand
Why does the protagonist rush off toward the forest?
To escape John Aycliffe
Who does the protagonist live with in a rented one-room dwelling?
The narrator's mother
What is the narrator's perception of their own sin?
They believe their sin is embedded in them
What is the value of the protagonist's daily labor, according to King Edward's royal decree?
A quarterpenny
What does the narrator believe will continue to happen until the end of time?
Their life will remain unchanged
According to the text, how did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
They taunted her
What did the narrator feel about himself in relation to the villagers?
He felt inferior to them
What did the narrator do when Aycliffe saw him?
He ran away
According to the text, who did the villagers belong to?
Lord Furnival
What did the stone crosses in Stromford mark?
The boundaries of the village
Who had to give permission for various activities in the village?
The steward
According to the text, what year did the narrator's life begin?
1363
Who is the narrator's common name based on?
His mother's name
Who did the narrator's mother say died before the narrator's birth?
The narrator's father
What is the narrator's perception of their own sin?
They believe they are being punished by God
Who is in charge of the manor, the laws, and the peasants in the absence of Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
What are some of the penalties for transgressions under John Aycliffe's rule?
Whipping, clipping of the ear, imprisonment, or a cut-off hand
What did the narrator do when Aycliffe saw him?
The narrator hid behind a tree
What did the villagers need permission for?
To build a new house
According to the text, what did the narrator and his mother eat for their daily meals?
Barley bread and watered ale
What did the narrator believe was the cause of his constant taunting and mockery?
A sin embedded in him
Who reminded the narrator and his mother that they were villeins bound to Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
What was the value of the narrator's daily labor, as decreed by King Edward?
A farthing
What was the narrator's purpose in climbing to the high rock near the forest edge?
To get a better view of the village
What was the purpose of the stone crosses in Stromford?
To serve as religious symbols
What was the narrator's perception of their own sin?
They felt burdened by their sins
What was the narrator's impression of Lord Furnival's manor?
It was grand and impenetrable
According to the text, how did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
They taunted and shunned her
What did the narrator feel about himself in relation to the villagers?
He felt inferior and ashamed
Who destroyed the protagonist's cottage?
The villagers
According to the text, what year did the narrator's life begin?
1363
What did the narrator do when Aycliffe saw him?
The narrator turned and fled
What did the villagers need permission for?
To leave the village
Who destroyed the protagonist's cottage?
Aycliffe
Who is the protagonist of the story?
The narrator
What was the narrator's perception of their own sin?
They believed they were a sinner desperate to root out a sin
What did the narrator do when Aycliffe saw him?
The narrator hid in the forest
What is the value of the narrator's daily labor?
A farthing
According to the text, who owned everything in the village?
Lord Furnival
What did the stone crosses in Stromford mark?
The boundaries of the village
How did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
With cruelty and disdain
Who lived in the grandest house in the village?
The lord
What was the purpose of the stone crosses in Stromford?
To mark the village's boundaries
What did the mill in the village primarily grind?
Wheat and barley
What did the protagonist do when they reached the high rock near the forest edge?
Climbed to the top and observed the village
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws and punishing transgressions in the absence of Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
What are some of the penalties for transgressions under John Aycliffe's rule?
Whipping, clipping of the ear, imprisonment, or cut-off hand
What did the protagonist's mother remind them and their mother of?
That they were villeins bound to Lord Furnival
What did John Aycliffe command the protagonist to do in regards to their ox?
Deliver it to the manor house as a death tax
According to the text, what year did the narrator's life begin?
1363
What did the stranger hand to Aycliffe?
A parchment packet
What did the villagers need permission for?
To attend church
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Asta's son
According to the text, how did the villagers treat the narrator's mother in life?
They taunted and shunned her
What was the purpose of the stone crosses in Stromford?
To ward off evil spirits
Who is in charge of the manor, the laws, and the peasants in the absence of Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
Who did the narrator confide in about being taunted by others?
Father Quinel
What was the narrator's perception of their own sin?
They believed there was some sin embedded in them
What was the narrator's relationship with their mother?
Close and supportive
What was the value of the narrator's daily labor, as decreed by King Edward?
A farthing
According to the text, who owned everything in the village?
Lord Furnival owned everything
What did the stone crosses in Stromford mark?
The boundaries of the village
What did the villagers need permission for?
To perform various activities
Which of the following best describes the narrator's perception of the manor house?
A symbol of oppression and power
What is the purpose of the stone crosses in Stromford?
To mark the boundaries of the village
What is the primary function of the mill in the village?
To grind wheat and barley
What does the narrator hope to gain by climbing the high rock near the forest edge?
Insight into the villagers' intentions
According to the text, what did John Aycliffe command the protagonist to do in regards to their ox?
Take the ox to the manor house
According to the text, who is responsible for enforcing the laws and punishing transgressions in the absence of Lord Furnival?
John Aycliffe
According to the text, what are some of the penalties for transgressions under John Aycliffe's rule?
Whipping, clipping of the ear, imprisonment, or a cut-off hand
According to the text, what did the narrator feel about himself in relation to the villagers?
Inferior and mocked
What were some of the professions of the people on the road?
Soldiers, tax collectors, and traders
What did the helmeted soldiers carry with them?
Long yew bows and quivers of arrows
What impressed the narrator the most about the people on the road?
The great variety of colors in their clothing
Which time of day did the narrator step away from the back door of the Green Man?
Afternoon
Where did the narrator go after stepping into the alley?
Main street
What did the narrator notice about Great Wexly as they went about the town?
It was chaotic and bustling
What did the narrator compare the town of Great Wexly to?
A dense forest
What did Bear advise the narrator to do if stopped by the soldiers at the gate?
Run away and head into a crowd
What did the narrator and Bear do to gain entry into Great Wexly without any trouble?
The narrator played the pipe and Bear danced
How did the narrator describe the noise and chaos within Great Wexly?
Like a flock of crows screaming at one another in a crowded field of new-threshed wheat
What did Father Quinel tell the narrator about a moment of silence in the midst of talk?
It means Death's Angel is close at hand
What did Widow Daventry bring to the narrator and Bear in the room?
A bowl with meat in thick sauce
What did Bear reveal about the room in the solar?
It has a hiding place in the wall
What did the narrator do before deciding to wander the town?
Ate the food Widow Daventry brought
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere of Stromford Village?
Chaotic and crowded
What is the narrator's reaction to the stench in Great Wexly?
They are overwhelmed and want to faint
What is the significance of the black cloth draped with intertwining ribbons of blue and gold?
It signifies mourning for someone important who has died
What do the wooden images hanging from buildings in Great Wexly signify?
They represent the different trades and goods sold in the buildings
What is the Widow Daventry's reaction when she sees Bear?
She laughs and embraces him
What does the Widow Daventry do to Bear when she sees him?
She pulls his beard and tweaks his cheek
What is the Widow Daventry's reaction when she learns about Lord Furnival's death?
She is shocked and saddened
What does the Widow Daventry reveal about Lord Furnival's widow?
She is unlikely to give up her new powers
Which group of people did the narrator see hauling goods along the road?
Tradesmen and traders
What did the narrator notice about the way people dressed?
They wore a great variety of colors
How did people react when they saw Bear coming?
They stepped aside and gazed at him in awe
Which of the following best describes the town of Great Wexly?
A fortified city with high walls
Who guards the entryway into Great Wexly?
Soldiers with iron plates and glaives
What is the purpose of the circle of walls surrounding Great Wexly?
To keep enemies out
How do Bear and the narrator gain entry into Great Wexly without any trouble?
They perform music and dance
Who is the Widow Daventry?
A large, buxom woman
What is Bear's relationship with the narrator?
Master
What news does the Widow Daventry reveal about Lord Furnival?
He has died
Who is likely to inherit Lord Furnival's property?
The Lady Furnival
Why did the narrator decide not to use the front door of the tavern?
To prevent others from seeing them
What time of day did the narrator step away from the back door of the Green Man?
Afternoon
What was the condition of the alley the narrator entered through the small door?
It had an unpleasant smell
What assaulted the narrator's senses the most in Great Wexly?
The stench in the air
What type of buildings were most common in Great Wexly?
Timber and mortar houses
What were the wooden images hanging from numerous buildings in Great Wexly for?
To inform passersby of the nature of the business or goods sold inside
Where does Bear take the narrator in Great Wexly?
The Green Man tavern
What did Bear do with his dagger before leaving the room?
He hid it under his tunic
What did the narrator observe about the room in the solar?
It had a secret hiding place
What did the Widow Daventry bring to the room in a bowl?
Meat in thick sauce with pieces of bread
Why did the narrator decide to leave the room and explore the town?
He was curious about the town
Which room in the house does the narrator find that is filled with gold and jewels?
The church-like room
What is scattered all over the table in the room with the hearth?
Remains of a feast
What is the narrator's initial impression of the amount of wealth in the room with the gold and jewels?
It is more wealth than the narrator could have imagined
Who does the narrator believe is being held in the Furnivals' palace?
Bear
What reason does John Ball give for not being able to trust the narrator?
The narrator is a spy
What does the narrator see when they peek out at the palace?
Two guards standing by the main doors
What is the narrator's motivation for wanting to help Bear?
Bear helped them escape
What does the Widow Daventry tell the protagonist to do?
Go as far away as possible
What does the protagonist take with them before leaving the tavern?
All of the above
What does the man who guides the protagonist have wrapped around his neck?
A dirty cloth
What does the protagonist see hanging over the door of the White Stag tavern?
A ghostlike image
Which of the following best describes the narrator's method of entry into the palace?
The narrator climbed up the palace walls using his hands and feet.
What did the narrator use to pull himself up to the balcony?
A stone carving of a lion
What did the narrator see when they entered the dim and narrow hall?
A small storage closet
What did the narrator do with the dagger they found in the room with the weapons?
They left it behind and continued exploring.
Why does Widow Daventry want the narrator to leave and never return to these parts?
Because the narrator is a possible claimant to the Furnival estate
What revelation leads the narrator to understand the way they and their mother had lived for so many years?
The knowledge of their father's identity
What does the narrator realize about their own identity after learning the truth about their father?
They are Lord Furnival's son and Crispin
What is the narrator's resolve after realizing the role Bear played in their life?
To find a way to free Bear, even if it costs them their own life
What did Lady Furnival do to ensure that Crispin would not be a threat to her power?
She had him imprisoned
What is the significance of Crispin's noble blood?
It makes him a target for his enemies
Why did Bear not tell Crispin about his true identity?
He wanted to protect Crispin
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