Chapters 1-4
About how many people has the Black Death killed?
It has killed millions, including people in China, India, and Europe.
What is the name of the Sherriff that works for the king and is hated by the people?
His name is Grimwood.
What treasure does Elsie want to find in the forest?
She wants to find the church bowl and return it.
Why did Humphrey come to the forest?
He wanted to get the church bowl to surprise Elsie.
What does Elsie think is happening to herself?
She thinks that she is dying. She thinks that Grimwood put her in a dungeon as a punishment for sneaking into the forest.
How does the plague spread?
It spreads from fleas that bite rats and humans.
What does Elsie discover about Sherriff Grimwood?
She discovers that he is working with the outlaws.
Why are Abra and Lucy crying?
Perkins told them that Princess Joan is dead and that they will also die of the plague.
What does Elsie find when she goes to Jonah's house?
She finds Jonah is curled up on his side, has a limp hand, and is scalding hot. He has a high fever and a bubo.
Why did Grimwood decide not to arrest Elsie?
He realized that Elsie had the plague and left the town of Brambly right away.
What do Elsie and Humphrey hunt for?
They hunt for rabbits.
Who does Elsie and Humphrey decide to tell about what they saw in the forest?
They decide to tell Jonah.
What does Elsie give to Abra and Lucy to make them feel better?
She gives them a coin to buy sweet cakes.
What is a bad medical practice that was thought to help people who had the plague?
Bloodletting was a bad medical practice.
Who is staying at the church and why?
Children are staying at the church because their parents died from the plague.
What is the name of the king's 14-year-old daughter?
Princess Joan
What advice does Jonah give to Elsie and Humphrey about what they saw in the forest?
He says that they should never tell anyone and that Grimwood will destroy anyone who threatens him.
Who captures Humphrey in the forest?
Grimwood, Dirty Beard, and two other outlaws capture Humphrey.
What are some of the false ideas that people had about where the plague came from?
Some false ideas included a curse, Saturn, earthquakes, and punishment from the heavens.
How does Elsie help the kids at the church?
She makes up games for the kids to play, sings songs, and tells stories.
What kinds of jobs does Granny do in the town?
She helps the sick, delivers babies, and is known as the town healer.
What bad things happened in the town of Westerly? Name two things.
1. Grimwood and his men ran over a girl in the market.
2. Grimwood's men set fire to the town, and it burned to the ground.
How does Elsie save Humphrey in the forest?
She shoots an arrow at a wasp's nest, and it falls right by Grimwood and the outlaws. The wasps attack the men, allowing Humphrey to escape.
What lies does Grimwood tell the town of Brambly about Elsie and Humphrey?
Grimwood tells them that Elsie and Humphrey work for a gang of outlaws that steal from churches.
How does the church bowl look after 1 year?`
It is dirty and middy with a few small dents. It is blackened in spots, but the rubies still shine brightly.