Crispin: The Cross of Lead Test | Final Test - Hard

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Crispin: The Cross of Lead Test | Final Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon whom does Crispin eavesdrop?

2. When does Bear think will be a better time for rebellion?

3. Who is the rich lady on a horse?

4. Where does Crispin climb?

5. What is likely to happen to Bear?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Crispin run into Aycliffe in Great Wexley,and what happens when he does see him?

2. What is Aycliffe going to do when he sees Crispin in the palace and what does Crispin tell Aycliffe?

3. What does Crispin think about when he thinks of Bear, and what does he decide to do?

4. How does Crispin get away from Aycliffe?

5. Why does Crispin follow Bear to a meeting, and what does he hear as he listens outside the door?

6. What is Bear's opinion on rebellion and what is John Ball's opinion on it?

7. What do Crispin and Bear do as they travel towards Great Wexly, what does Bear offer and what is Crispin's feelings about the offer?

8. What does Crispin do after he runs from the meeting place, and what happens to him at the tavern?

9. What does Widow Daventry do when she sees Crispin in the common room and how does Bear feel about her actions?

10. How does Crispin get to the White Stag Inn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Middle Ages, men were considered much more important than women. Money and property were passed down from fathers to sons. In the story, the main character is known only as Asta's son, because he does not know who his father is. He is treated badly by others because he has no father and so is seen as less important. He is not even given a proper name. He feels sad about this and cannot help thinking badly of himself, even though his situation is not his fault.

1. Why do you think the human society evolved with men being more important than women? Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

2. Considering without modern technology it was impossible to prove who an infant's father was but a mother is always known, explain why it would be more logical for children's identity to pass through the maternal side of a family.

3. Children like Crispin who was born out of wedlock were ostracized and looked down upon throughout much of human history up to just the last twenty years. Discuss the implications of a child having to pay for what was considered his or her parents' mistake. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in "Crispin: The Cross of Lead". In addition to the theme of actual death of characters and its theme, consider in your answer the death of innocence in Crispin from the beginning of the book to the end.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Crispin: The Cross of Lead is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" a successful novel? What about young teens?

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