Characters
Why did Bear get his name?
Because of his size and strength. As well as his personality. He can be sweet and good-natured but dangerous if you mess with him, like a Bear.
What does Crispin see that makes him want to stay alive?
The man at the crossroad gallows.
When Crispin is tied to the tree, why does he assume Bear will come back?
He will come back for the sack.
What is another word Crispin uses for the Great Mortality or plague?
The pestilence
The boy's grade was in ________ need of extra help after he failed his test.
Dire
What is Bear's real name?
Orson Hrothgar
What is the main external theme of the novel, Crispin?
Man vs. Society
Why is Bear going to Great Wexly?
To meet a man on the feast day of Saint John.
What happened to Bear's mummers?
Most lost their lives to brawls, jails, duels, or sickness. Some became married.
With a lack of sustenance, he had to _______ to survive.
Forage
Why does Crispin think he can't sing?
He doesn't feel he has a soul.
What is the main form of government in the novel?
Tyranny
What would happen to Crispin if he spoke of Bear's opinions?
Bear would declare him a heretic and liar. Crispin would also be burned alive.
What languages can Bear read?
Latin, French, and English.
The girl approached the wild animal with __________.
Trepidation
Where was Bear enrolled when he was twelve?
Benedictine Abbey
Crispin feels he will never have any ________ to choose.
Freedom
Who did Crispin see at the beginning of chapter 13?
John Aycliffe, the stranger in the woods, and the bailiff.
What places has Bear been to?
Gascony, Brittany, Scotland, and many other places in the kingdom.
The mother threw away the little girl's drawing, ________ her imagination.
Stifling
How long was Bear studying to become a monk?
Seven years
What does Crispin rely too much on in the novel?
Religion
What was Bear singing about when Crispin first heard him?
A song about death and destruction.
What did Bear's companions teach him?
The language of song, of hand, of foot, and of laughter.
He __________ the page looking for information.
Scruntinized