Chapter 7
What are the regents'reaction to Jaron entering the meeting?
They were not happy.
Who does Jaron think Amarinda likes?
Amarinda/ Connor
What happened to Mott when Connor found out he was keeping a secret?
whipped him
What feeling did Jaron get when he changed into Sage's old clothes?
Everything about Sage returned to him, instinct to trick and lie.
What did Nila's mom request Jaron to do? Why was he reluctant to do it?
To take the child to her grandfather in Libeth. It would set him back a couple of hours and he was trying to avoid all towns in case someone recognized him.
What did Jaron ask Harlowe as a repayment for saving Nila?
To tell no one of his visit
What happened to the priest?
He was killed by Devlin.
Describe the tavern?
It was worse than a farm, overgrown grass and weeds, littered with trash, cobwebs in the corners, and rat chewed chair legs.
What did Jaron do during the night when they were all asleep?
He untied himself.
Describe what happened in the office.
Harlowe and Mott entered the office. Harlowe gave JAron his pocket watch and some money.
How did Jaron save himself and the men?
He said he had the plague.
What was the purpose of the meeting?
To discuss their plans to instate a regent
Why doesn't Jaron like the library?
Portrait of his family hangs in there
Describe Jaron's plan involving the pirates?
Jaron plans on joining the pirates and killing Devlin.
Why does Jaron tie Tobias' hands before he leaves?
So Mott does not get mad at Tobias for not telling him Jaron left.
At the end of the chapter, Jaron inquired if King Eckbert knew about these raids. Master Harlowe was denied a meeting with the king about the events but he spoke to a regent. What regent do you think Master Harlowe spoke to?
Gregor or Kerwyn
Before Jaron mounted Mystic, what uncharacteristic action took place?
Jaron hugged Harlowe
What did Jaron do behind the broken old wagon? why?
Cut his bandages and hair so he looked uncared for.
Why didn't Jaron take the drink offered?
He figured the guy slipped something in it to make him drowsy.
What was Jaron's attitiude towards Erick?
Bold
What id Erick think happened to Mott when he saw the blood-stained knife?
That Jaron killed Mott.
Does Erick trust Jaron? Give an example to support your answer.
No, he tells Fink to keep an eye on him becuase he doesn't think Jaron is really there for the treasure.
What is the final results of the meeting?
To send Jaron away for this safety
Where did Jaron request to go?
Farthenwood
Why won't he be recognized by the pirates?
They don't know what Jaron looks like.
What is personification? Can you find an example in chapter 12 the first paragraph?
Personification is giving human characteristics to animals and objects.
The cool wind caressed my face and greeted me with every change in the landscape on my journey.
"In repayment for my good deed, I was yet again to be treated to far greater pain than any wound would cause." p.87 What do you think Jaron means by this statement?
Invited to stay but really wanted to leave as soon as possible
What did Jaron and the boy trade?
food for clothes
What did Jaron realize at the end of the chapter?
`It was impossible to defeat the pirates by himself but he was determined to do it.
Describe what happened to Jaron in the room?
A group of men entered the room and bound and gagged Jaron.
Jaron talks of treasure. Where does he say it is?
In a cave near Carthya.
What does Erick confirm that Jaron tried to argue with regents but they didn't believe him?
Capture the flag and football.
What current game reminds you of Queen's cross?
Capture the flag and football.
What does vigils mean?
wakefulness and watchfulness
What book did Jaron get at the library?
A book on pirates
Who is Devlin and why is Jaron focused on him?
Devlin is the pirate king and he was the one who tried to kill Jaron as a boy.
What four things did Jaron take with him?
sword, knife, knapsack, and garlins
What word did Master Harlowe call Jaron that meant so much to him?
son
What does the prefix "un " mean? Write two words that start with un.
un means not
unhappy
unreliable
How was Jaron tricked?
Fink brought boys with him to jump Jaron
All of Fink's clothes were too big for him, but his shoes. What did Jaron realize about the shoes?
He had good shoes becuase he was an errand boy who needed them for the job.
How does Jaron have to prove himslef to Erick?
He has to rob a house.
What did King Vargan do with Erick's men?
Took them to force them to fight for Vargan.
"This place was all he knew, and yet for his potential, Fink already seemed locked into his world where he had absolutely no chance of a future." Explain what Jaron meant by this statement.
His talents would get him far but he is stuck with thieves becuase that is all he knows.
What does boisterous mean?
rough and noisy
What does refuge mean?
shelter or protection from danger
What does Jaron ask of Tobias?
To return to Drylliad as the king and to hide away in his room.
Who was attacked and by who? What was the end result?
The Avenians's attached a women and child. Jaron killed the Avenian's and saved the the child's life.
What question startled Jaron so much that he asked for his horse so that he could leave immediately?
Where are your parents? Do you have no family?
What is the significance of the church?
It is where Jaron took refuge after escaping the pirates and his father came there to disown him.
Fink told Jaron to go where? What room?
Go to tavern to room 11.
What did Fink tell the kidnappers about Jaron?
That he was upset when heard Devlin killed the priest.
How did Jaron feel about breaking into the house?
He felt awful.
Why were the King's soldiers lined up in the pathway?
To collect taxes from thier raids
What does cooed mean?
to utter or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristic of doves.
to murmur or talk fondly or amorously.