Adam of the Road:Characters
Who is the main character of the book?
Adam
What kind of building did Lords and Ladies live in during the Middle Ages?
Fortress or Castle
What is the long part of the catapult called?
The Lever
Where did Adam live at the beginning of the story?
A dormitory in a school.
What is the name of the main character's dog?
Which shape of tower is stronger against catapults?
Round
What is the point where the lever touches the base
The fulcrum
What was the game Adam played with Perkin whenever they left the city to visit Nick?
Follow the leader or copycat
Who is the main character's best friend?
Perkin
Where is the safest place to build a fortress to help defend against catapults?
On top of a hill or high ground
What was sometimes loaded into catapults to spread disease inside a fortress?
Dead bodies
How did Nick behave when he first saw Adam and Perkin?
Ran around frantic, did some tricks for food, etc.
Who is the main character's father?
Roger the Minstrel
What large tool was used to lift heavy rocks to build walls during fortress construction?
A squirrel cage
What is the word for something shot out of a catapult .
Projectile
Does Adam get along with other boys at school?
Yes! He sings silly songs or speaks in French to impress them.
Who is the old woman who takes care of the main character's dog
Dame??
How many years had the man in the video been working on the modern day fortress?
Seven years!
What is another name for catapults? A ------- Engine?
Siege Engine.
What country did Roger the Minstrel travel to after leaving Adam at school?
What is France?