Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Chapters 1-15

Reading Check

1. His ox (Chapter 1)

2. Theft (Chapter 7)

3. Wolf’s head (Chapter 8)

4. Father Quinel’s (Chapter 11)

5. The plague (Chapter 15)

Short Answer

1. They receive protection and the approval of the church. (Chapter 4)

2. He finds his will to live restored. (Chapter 14)

Chapters 16-32

Reading Check

1. A church (Chapter 16)

2. Traveling entertainer or jester (Chapter 19)

3. A rabbit (Chapter 22)

4. A flock of pigeons (Chapter 27)

Short Answer

1. He was impressed by a group of traveling entertainers, so he joined them. (Chapter 21)

2. He considers it a meaningless trinket, not helpful in prayer. (Chapter 24)

3. By teaching him skills, then making him his apprentice. (Chapter 32)

Chapters 33-48

Reading Check

1. Play music and dance (Chapter 34)

2. Lady Furnival’s (Chapter 37)

3. A pie (Chapter 43)

4. The Furnivals’ palace (Chapter 47)

Short Answer

1. He is overwhelmed by the colorful sites, the number of people, and the differences from Stromford, such as the tall buildings and expansive marketplaces.