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What activities did a page take part in in his outdoor training?
What activities did a page take part in in his outdoor training?
Riding, leaping over ditches and walls, using light weapons, swimming, boxing, fencing, and meeting other boys in practice contests.
Why was the page in no danger when helping his lord on the battle field?
Why was the page in no danger when helping his lord on the battle field?
A knight who attacked a page would have been shamed and disgraced.
What was the 'mystery of the rivers' in the boy's instruction?
What was the 'mystery of the rivers' in the boy's instruction?
Hawking
What did a page have to learn about hawking?
What did a page have to learn about hawking?
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What was the next step toward knighthood for the boy?
What was the next step toward knighthood for the boy?
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What was the purpose of the quintain exercise for knights?
What was the purpose of the quintain exercise for knights?
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Why might someone be mocked when hawking?
Why might someone be mocked when hawking?
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