Vocabulary I
This word means "very hungry."
a. impertinent
b. embrasure
c. famished
c. famished
This word means "alongside."
a. dousing
b. embrasure
c. abreast
c. abreast
What is the sport of hunting with a hawk called?
Hawking
Friar of St. Mark's who cared for Robin
Brother Luke
Why did Brother Luke think that Robin would have "a fine and beautiful life" even if he never got better?
Because Robin had a strong mind and cheerful spirit
This word means "plunging."
a. dousing
b. linger
c. breached
a. dousing
This word means "opening."
a. embrasure
b. portcullis
c. breached
The gatekeeper at Lindsay is called ___________?
Alan-at-gate
One of Sir Peter's archers at Lindsay is called _________________________?
Adam the Bowman
When the town of Lindsay was invaded by the Welsh, where did the women and children go? Where did the men go?
Men - to gather weapons in the inner bailey
This word means "rude" or "uncivil."
a. treacherous
b. impertinent
c. famished
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
b. impertinent
This word means "deceptive, dangerous."
a. portcullis
b. treacherous
c. ruefully
b. treacherous
A pie filled with meat or fish is called _____________?
A pasty
Sir Peter's cousin and neighbor, who rescues him from the Welsh
Sir Hugh Fitzhugh
How did Robin's father react to seeing Robin's crippled legs? How did his mother react?
His father was so proud of his courage, craftsmanship, and spirit that he didn't notice Robin's legs, and his mother was thankful he would never be called away to war.
This word means "broken through."
a. embrasure
b. treacherous
c. breached
c. breached
This word means "showing sorrow or pity."
a. abreast
b. embrasure
c. ruefully
c. ruefully
A fortified tower within the walls of the castle is called a ____________?
keep
Soldiers stationed in a fortified place is called a _______________?
a. garrison
b. hawking
c. keep
a. Garrison
Who said this, and to whom?
"Tis the Feast of Christmas, and thou hast found the door in thy wall."
Brother Luke, to Robin
This word means "the iron gate of a city or castle."
a. embrasure
b. portcullis
c. dousing
b. portcullis
This word means "to delay" or "to dawdle."
a. abreast
b. linger
c. dousing
b. linger
Sir Peter's blacksmith is called __________?
William Wise
A raised platform at one end of the great hall is called a _________________?
a. garrison
b. dais
c. pasty
b. dais
What did Robin say to himself to encourage himself as he swam across the river?
NOTE: Be prepared to write an essay describing Robin's journey and some of the "doors" or opportunities he found throughout the book.
He said, "Anyone can NOT do it."