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Cue for TreasonCue for Treason
English 9 Novel UnitEnglish 9 Novel Unit
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What is What is Cue for Cue for TreasonTreason about? about?Look at the novel covers that Look at the novel covers that
follow. Jot down ideas you have follow. Jot down ideas you have about the novel based on the about the novel based on the
pictures.pictures.
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VocabularyVocabularycue – anything said or done, on or off stage, cue – anything said or done, on or off stage,
that that is followed by a specific line or action: is followed by a specific line or action: An An off-stage door slam was his cue to off-stage door slam was his cue to enter.enter.
treason – treason – 1.the offense of acting to 1.the offense of acting to overthrow overthrow one's government or to one's government or to harm or kill its harm or kill its sovereign. sovereign. 2.a violation of allegiance to one's 2.a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. sovereign or to one's state. 3.the betrayal of a trust or confidence; 3.the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery. breach of faith; treachery.
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NovelsNovelsNovel – a fictitious prose narrative of considerable length Novel – a fictitious prose narrative of considerable length and complexity.and complexity.
The novel is a unique genre with its own unique features The novel is a unique genre with its own unique features (like short story, play, and poetry). Within those features, (like short story, play, and poetry). Within those features, there is much room for variation. All of the elements of there is much room for variation. All of the elements of the short story are present, but there are many more the short story are present, but there are many more characters in many more situations, many more and characters in many more situations, many more and various conflicts, and probably many themes (although various conflicts, and probably many themes (although there tends to be one central theme or message).there tends to be one central theme or message).
The word “novel” means “new” (from latin: The word “novel” means “new” (from latin: novanova). In the ). In the 1818thth Century, the novel emerged as a new form of writing. Century, the novel emerged as a new form of writing.
Note that the following are NOT novels: novellas (a sort of very Note that the following are NOT novels: novellas (a sort of very short novel, or long short story); novelizations (when a screenplay short novel, or long short story); novelizations (when a screenplay is turned into novel form).is turned into novel form).
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Cue for TreasonCue for Treason
Background informationBackground information
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FeudalismFeudalismEuropean history is characterized by three related European history is characterized by three related systems: monarchy, primogeniture, and feudalism.systems: monarchy, primogeniture, and feudalism.
Monarchy is the political system whereby the Monarchy is the political system whereby the monarch – the king, or if there is none, the queen – monarch – the king, or if there is none, the queen – is the head of state.is the head of state.
Primogeniture is the system of inheritance or Primogeniture is the system of inheritance or succession by the firstborn son (or daughter if no succession by the firstborn son (or daughter if no sons are present).sons are present).
Feudalism was a political and economic system in Feudalism was a political and economic system in which land was given by a monarch to a lord.which land was given by a monarch to a lord.
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History Topics OverviewHistory Topics Overview
Great BritainGreat BritainEngland, Scotland, and WalesEngland, Scotland, and Wales
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The Tudors The Tudors Henry VIII, Mary IHenry VIII, Mary I
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Henry VIIIHenry VIIIHenry VIII was a Catholic Henry VIII was a Catholic king who wanted a male king who wanted a male heir. There was no authority heir. There was no authority above his regarding matters above his regarding matters of state.of state.
The Pope was the head of The Pope was the head of the Catholic Church, the the Catholic Church, the main religion in England. main religion in England. There was no authority There was no authority above the Pope regarding above the Pope regarding matters of religion.matters of religion.
This is called “the separation This is called “the separation of church and state”. of church and state”.
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The Union of Church and The Union of Church and StateState
When Henry VIII’s first wife produced no such When Henry VIII’s first wife produced no such heir, he looked for another way to have one.heir, he looked for another way to have one.
He requested that the Pope, the head of the He requested that the Pope, the head of the Catholic church, allow him to divorce his wife Catholic church, allow him to divorce his wife and marry another.and marry another.
The Pope refused the request; divorce was The Pope refused the request; divorce was not allowed, even for a king.not allowed, even for a king.
Henry needed a solution…Henry needed a solution…
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The Union of Church and The Union of Church and StateState
Henry effectively created his own religion: Anglicanism. Henry effectively created his own religion: Anglicanism. Under Anglicanism, Henry was the head of both church Under Anglicanism, Henry was the head of both church and state, and was the ultimate authority for both. So, he and state, and was the ultimate authority for both. So, he could determine the rules regarding marriage and divorce.could determine the rules regarding marriage and divorce.
The transition from Catholicism to Anglicanism was made The transition from Catholicism to Anglicanism was made easier because Anglicanism shares most of the same easier because Anglicanism shares most of the same aspects as Catholicism. aspects as Catholicism.
Also, most of England’s political enemies – France and Also, most of England’s political enemies – France and Spain in particular – were strongly Catholic nations, and Spain in particular – were strongly Catholic nations, and this worked with Henry’s ideas for a stronger state unified this worked with Henry’s ideas for a stronger state unified under his rule.under his rule.
Catholicism remained a powerful force in England, and in Catholicism remained a powerful force in England, and in Scotland in particular, and this led to many difficulties for Scotland in particular, and this led to many difficulties for Henry and his successors.Henry and his successors.
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Elizabethan TimesElizabethan Times
An overviewAn overview
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Divine Order: Divine Order: The Great Chain of BeingThe Great Chain of Being
GodGodAngelsAngels
--ManMan
AnimalsAnimalsBirdsBirdsFishFish
PlantsPlantsMineralsMineralsElementsElements
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Divine Order: The Great Chain of Divine Order: The Great Chain of BeingBeing
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Divine Order: Divine Order: The Divine Right of KingsThe Divine Right of Kings
GodGodAngelsAngels
--King/QueenKing/Queen
--ManMan
AnimalsAnimalsBirdsBirdsFishFish
PlantsPlantsMineralsMineralsElementsElements
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English SocietyEnglish SocietyKingKing
(1 person; ultimate rule; amount they worked varied by ruler)(1 person; ultimate rule; amount they worked varied by ruler)
Upper ClassUpper Class(A few hundred people; didn’t work much, if at all)(A few hundred people; didn’t work much, if at all)
Middle ClassMiddle Class(A growing group of businessmen; worked for profit)(A growing group of businessmen; worked for profit)
Lower ClassLower Class(Everybody else; worked for survival)(Everybody else; worked for survival)
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English SocietyEnglish SocietyKingKing
AristocracyAristocracyGentryGentry
Merchant ClassMerchant Class
Poor/PeasantsPoor/Peasants
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English SocietyEnglish SocietyKingKing
AristocracyAristocracyGentryGentry
Merchant ClassMerchant Class
Poor/PeasantsPoor/Peasants
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The Great Chain of BeingThe Great Chain of Being
MANMAN------------------------WOMANWOMAN
This arrangement is from the This arrangement is from the BibleBible..God made Adam in His image; Eve was made from God made Adam in His image; Eve was made from
Adam, and so is one step further removed from Adam, and so is one step further removed from God.God.
The social roles taken on by men and women The social roles taken on by men and women respectively reflect this.respectively reflect this.
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Elizabeth IElizabeth IElizabeth I was a unique Elizabeth I was a unique ruler. She defied the ideals ruler. She defied the ideals of womanhood of her age by of womanhood of her age by being strong, independent, being strong, independent, and a sole monarch. and a sole monarch.
Elizabeth never took a Elizabeth never took a husband. There are many husband. There are many theories why this was so, theories why this was so, but most agree that she but most agree that she probably did not want to probably did not want to lose power, and taking a lose power, and taking a husband would guarantee husband would guarantee that; as long as she was the that; as long as she was the sole monarch, she was the sole monarch, she was the highest authority in Great highest authority in Great Britain.Britain.
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Elizabeth IElizabeth IElizabeth I did not expect to be Elizabeth I did not expect to be queen.queen.
As a direct result of the conflict As a direct result of the conflict over church and state in Great over church and state in Great Britain, Elizabeth was often Britain, Elizabeth was often targeted for assassination. Her targeted for assassination. Her political enemies were in constant political enemies were in constant contact with the King of Spain, a contact with the King of Spain, a Catholic.Catholic.
Spain had a huge fleet of ships Spain had a huge fleet of ships called the Spanish Armada. called the Spanish Armada. Elizabeth sent her fleet against Elizabeth sent her fleet against them, and English forces them, and English forces annihilated the Armada. As a annihilated the Armada. As a result, England ruled the seas result, England ruled the seas virtually undisputed for the next virtually undisputed for the next 200 years, and built the greatest 200 years, and built the greatest empire the world has ever known.empire the world has ever known.
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Elizabeth loved the Elizabeth loved the theatre, and often had theatre, and often had plays performed at plays performed at Westminster Palace for Westminster Palace for her and her subjects.her and her subjects.
Part of Shakespeare’s Part of Shakespeare’s success was owed to success was owed to the Queen’s the Queen’s admiration of his plays. admiration of his plays. The Chamberlain’s The Chamberlain’s Men performed for her Men performed for her on several occasions.on several occasions.
She was generally She was generally considered to be a considered to be a good ruler by her good ruler by her subjects, and left a subjects, and left a huge mark on history.huge mark on history.
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The Elizabethan The Elizabethan TheatreTheatre
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An Elizabethan Theatre –An Elizabethan Theatre –The SwanThe Swan
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The Globe TheatreThe Globe Theatre
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Cue for TreasonCue for Treason
Background – Background – Great BritainGreat Britain
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External EnemiesExternal Enemies
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Ongoing project – Ongoing project – Chapter SummariesChapter Summaries
After each chapter, you will be expected to After each chapter, you will be expected to write a brief summary – two sentences or so.write a brief summary – two sentences or so.
Use the summary sheet provided to do your Use the summary sheet provided to do your work. Keep track of keywords on the left, work. Keep track of keywords on the left, then write the summary on the right using then write the summary on the right using the keywords.the keywords.
The summary sheets will be due on the day The summary sheets will be due on the day of the final of the final Cue for TreasonCue for Treason test. test.
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How to write a How to write a Chapter SummaryChapter Summary
Taking brief Taking brief notes as you notes as you read is called read is called active readingactive reading. .
Write your Write your keywords here. keywords here.
A good idea is A good idea is to keep track of to keep track of them as you them as you read.read.
Write your summary here.Write your summary here.
Summaries should be no Summaries should be no more than a few sentences. more than a few sentences.
You should aim for two You should aim for two sentences only to summarize sentences only to summarize the plot.the plot.
Also note any other things Also note any other things that you consider significant, that you consider significant, e.g. about setting, e.g. about setting, characters or character characters or character development, etc.development, etc.
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VocabularyVocabularypikepike (p. 13) (p. 13)
– – spearspearbeadlebeadle (p. 14) (p. 14)
– – an official of the churchan official of the churchfellsfells (p. 14) (p. 14)
– – hillshillsbeckbeck (p. 15) (p. 15)
– – streamstreamcragcrag (p. 15) (p. 15)
– – steep part of a cliffsteep part of a cliffgentrygentry (p. 16) (p. 16)
– – upper-middle class upper-middle class person in Englandperson in England
MalignantMalignant – – hateful or harmfulhateful or harmful
yeomanyeoman (p. 16) (p. 16)daledalederisionderisioncavalcadecavalcademoormoortarntarnprecipiceprecipicePeelPeelLarchesLarchesHeatherHeather
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Chapter One:Chapter One:Dawn is DangerousDawn is Dangerous
1.1. Who is the narrator?Who is the narrator?2.2. Who is the protagonist?Who is the protagonist?3.3. Predict who is the antagonist.Predict who is the antagonist.4.4. Describe the narrative point of view.Describe the narrative point of view.5.5. What is the setting of the novel?What is the setting of the novel?6.6. In which county is this chapter set?In which county is this chapter set?7.7. Why are they leaving the house Why are they leaving the house
when it is still dark?when it is still dark?
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Chapter One:Chapter One:Dawn is DangerousDawn is Dangerous
8. What is a beck?8. What is a beck?9. Why was dawn so dangerous according to 9. Why was dawn so dangerous according to
Peter?Peter?10. How is Peter able to warn the men of an 10. How is Peter able to warn the men of an
impending attack?impending attack?11. Explain how Peter narrowly escapes death.11. Explain how Peter narrowly escapes death.12. What does Peter say at the end of the 12. What does Peter say at the end of the
chapter that hints that he and his family chapter that hints that he and his family may be in trouble?may be in trouble?
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Chapter Two: Chapter Two: EscapeEscape
1.1. At what time of day did school begin for At what time of day did school begin for Peter?Peter?
2.2. Describe Nathaniel.Describe Nathaniel.3.3. Why was Peter convinced that the old Why was Peter convinced that the old
people envied his journey to school?people envied his journey to school?4.4. Why did George Bell go looking for Peter?Why did George Bell go looking for Peter?5.5. When did Peter realize he was in serious When did Peter realize he was in serious
trouble?trouble?6.6. Why does Mr. Brownrigg insist that his son Why does Mr. Brownrigg insist that his son
cannot remain at home?cannot remain at home?7.7. Why is Peter happy about leaving home?Why is Peter happy about leaving home?
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Chapter Three:Chapter Three:Peril at PenrithPeril at Penrith
1.1. What type of games did Peter and his What type of games did Peter and his friends play at the Stronghold when they friends play at the Stronghold when they were younger?were younger?
2.2. What is a peel?What is a peel?3.3. How far was it from the Stronghold to How far was it from the Stronghold to
Penrith?Penrith?4.4. Penrith had very narrow streets that led to a Penrith had very narrow streets that led to a
very large and spacious square in the very large and spacious square in the centre of town. Why had the town been centre of town. Why had the town been designed this way?designed this way?
5.5. Who met Peter unexpectedly at the market?Who met Peter unexpectedly at the market?
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Chapter Three:Chapter Three:Peril at PenrithPeril at Penrith
6. What news did Peter receive about Sir 6. What news did Peter receive about Sir Philip Morton?Philip Morton?
7. What happened when Peter asked the 7. What happened when Peter asked the travelling merchants if they needed a boy travelling merchants if they needed a boy to help them?to help them?
8. How did Peter decide to take his mind off 8. How did Peter decide to take his mind off his homesickness?his homesickness?
9. Peter was shocked to see someone coming 9. Peter was shocked to see someone coming through the archway. Who was it?through the archway. Who was it?
10. Where did Peter choose to hide?10. Where did Peter choose to hide?
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Chapter 4:Chapter 4:There is Safety in CoffinsThere is Safety in Coffins
1.1. Describe Peter’s very first stage Describe Peter’s very first stage appearance.appearance.
2.2. What does Peter plan to do when he What does Peter plan to do when he discovers that Sir Philip has set a discovers that Sir Philip has set a watch or guard at all roads leading watch or guard at all roads leading out of Penrith?out of Penrith?
3.3. How is the second part of his plan How is the second part of his plan foiled?foiled?
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Chapter Five —Chapter Five —VocabularyVocabulary
suffocate – to kill by cutting off an oxygen supplysuffocate – to kill by cutting off an oxygen supplytroupe – a group of actorstroupe – a group of actorsthimbleful – a very small quantitythimbleful – a very small quantitystammer – pauses in speakingstammer – pauses in speakinginterjected – to break into a conversationinterjected – to break into a conversationtethered – used a rope (or something) to restrict tethered – used a rope (or something) to restrict
movementmovementbracken – an area overgrown with fernsbracken – an area overgrown with fernsvagabond – a vagrant, drifter, bumvagabond – a vagrant, drifter, bummotto – a phrase that expresses a goal or motto – a phrase that expresses a goal or
principleprinciple
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Chapter Five: Chapter Five: Someone Was WatchingSomeone Was Watching
1.1. Why were they unable to reach Kendal Why were they unable to reach Kendal that night?that night?
2.2. How did the group of actors react when How did the group of actors react when they discovered Peter?they discovered Peter?
3.3. Why did William Desmond ask Peter if he Why did William Desmond ask Peter if he could sing?could sing?
4.4. Explain what happened when the men on Explain what happened when the men on horseback discovered Peter hiding in the horseback discovered Peter hiding in the wagon.wagon.
5.5. How did the Desmonds react when Peter How did the Desmonds react when Peter was discovered?was discovered?
6.6. What happened to Christopher (Kit) What happened to Christopher (Kit) Marlowe?Marlowe?
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Chapter Six – Chapter Six – VocabularyVocabulary
GizzardGizzardMockingMockingFarthingFarthingDaggerDaggerSluicingSluicingMeddleMeddle
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Chapter Six – Chapter Six – VocabularyVocabulary
retortedretortedcurtsycurtsyinquisitiveinquisitivevacanciesvacanciescontradictcontradict
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Chapter Six:Chapter Six:Rivals on the RoadRivals on the Road
1.1. What does Kit Kirkstone say that he What does Kit Kirkstone say that he would like to do?would like to do?
2.2. Why does Peter think that Kit is Why does Peter think that Kit is lying about his name?lying about his name?
3.3. What is the significance of the title What is the significance of the title of this chapter?of this chapter?
4.4. What address did Peter notice on What address did Peter notice on Kit’s envelope?Kit’s envelope?
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Chapter 7 – Chapter 7 – VocabularyVocabulary
prejudiced – biased (pre+judge)prejudiced – biased (pre+judge)plague – a pestilenceplague – a pestilencepillion – pad or cushionpillion – pad or cushiondenounce – denounce – gistgistpauperpauper
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Chapter 7 – Chapter 7 – VocabularyVocabulary
aloofaloofdolefuldolefulanxietiesanxietiesdestitutedestitutebarbarousbarbarousparapetparapet
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Chapter Seven:Chapter Seven:Who is Kit Kirkstone?Who is Kit Kirkstone?
1.1. What did the acting company have What did the acting company have to secure in each town before they to secure in each town before they could perform?could perform?
2.2. Why did Peter say that Kit Kirkstone Why did Peter say that Kit Kirkstone has spoiled things for him?has spoiled things for him?
3.3. Give evidence that Kit remained Give evidence that Kit remained aloof from the other boys.aloof from the other boys.
4.4. What is a cockfight?What is a cockfight?
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Chapter Seven:Chapter Seven:Who is Kit Kirkstone?Who is Kit Kirkstone?
5. What reasons did half of the 5. What reasons did half of the company give for wanting to finish company give for wanting to finish the tour of Abingdon?the tour of Abingdon?
6. Explain the Poor Law.6. Explain the Poor Law.7. What company did the Desmonds 7. What company did the Desmonds
intend to join in London?intend to join in London?8. On what condition did Kit Kirkstone 8. On what condition did Kit Kirkstone
accept employment with Mr. and accept employment with Mr. and Mrs. Desmond in London?Mrs. Desmond in London?
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Chapter Eight: The Man from Chapter Eight: The Man from StratfordStratford
Chapter Nine: Re-enter Danger!Chapter Nine: Re-enter Danger!1.1. What clues were there in the preceding What clues were there in the preceding
chapters that indicated that Kit might chapters that indicated that Kit might have been a girl?have been a girl?
2.2. What did Kit believe would happen if What did Kit believe would happen if Mr. Desmond discovered her true Mr. Desmond discovered her true identity?identity?
3.3. Explain why Kit and Peter decide to go Explain why Kit and Peter decide to go on alone to London without the on alone to London without the Desmonds.Desmonds.
4.4. Who was the man from Stratford?Who was the man from Stratford?
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Chapter Eight: The Man from Chapter Eight: The Man from StratfordStratford
Chapter Nine: Re-enter Danger!Chapter Nine: Re-enter Danger!5. Why was Shakespeare able to feast 5. Why was Shakespeare able to feast
Peter and Kit that evening?Peter and Kit that evening?6. Who did Shakespeare refer to as 6. Who did Shakespeare refer to as
pirates?pirates?7. Whose eyes did Peter find himself 7. Whose eyes did Peter find himself
looking into when he lifted his looking into when he lifted his head?head?
8. Do you think this was a good way to 8. Do you think this was a good way to end the chapter? Why or why not?end the chapter? Why or why not?
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Chapters 10-12 –Chapters 10-12 –VocabularyVocabulary
fellside – hillside or mountainsidefellside – hillside or mountainside
delude – to deceive the minddelude – to deceive the mind
taut – pulled tighttaut – pulled tight
conspiracy – a secret agreement to perform an actconspiracy – a secret agreement to perform an act
haven – a place of sanctuary (i.e. safety)haven – a place of sanctuary (i.e. safety)
hovel – a small, miserable dwellinghovel – a small, miserable dwelling
bung – a stopper in a cask or containerbung – a stopper in a cask or container
incriminate – to involve in an illegal actincriminate – to involve in an illegal act
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Chapters 10-12 –Chapters 10-12 –VocabularyVocabulary
sycamore – a treesycamore – a tree
squall – a sudden, violent windstormsquall – a sudden, violent windstorm
confederates – accomplicesconfederates – accomplices
fetter – to shackle or restrainfetter – to shackle or restrain
anarchy – political disorder and confusionanarchy – political disorder and confusion
sodden – soakedsodden – soaked
abyss – a bottomless pitabyss – a bottomless pit
scree – a slope at the base of a cliff strewn with rock debrisscree – a slope at the base of a cliff strewn with rock debris
rapier – a slender two-edged swordrapier – a slender two-edged sword
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Chapter Ten: Sir Philip is the ManChapter Ten: Sir Philip is the ManChapter Eleven: The House of the Yellow Chapter Eleven: The House of the Yellow
GentlemanGentlemanChapter Twelve: Treason on Thames-Chapter Twelve: Treason on Thames-
sideside1.1. Why did Peter think that his voice might Why did Peter think that his voice might
reveal his true identity?reveal his true identity?2.2. Whose appearance has upset Burbage?Whose appearance has upset Burbage?3.3. Who saves Kit from a thrashing? Why?Who saves Kit from a thrashing? Why?4.4. Why had Kit run away from her home?Why had Kit run away from her home?5.5. What is Kit’s real name?What is Kit’s real name?6.6. Describe Katherine’s feelings about Sir Describe Katherine’s feelings about Sir
Philip Morton.Philip Morton.
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Chapter Ten: Sir Philip is the ManChapter Ten: Sir Philip is the ManChapter Eleven: The House of the Yellow Chapter Eleven: The House of the Yellow
GentlemanGentlemanChapter Twelve: Treason on Thames-Chapter Twelve: Treason on Thames-
sideside7. Who is the yellow gentleman? Why does 7. Who is the yellow gentleman? Why does
Peter give him that name?Peter give him that name?8. Why does Peter need a half a dozen 8. Why does Peter need a half a dozen
daggers?daggers?9. Whose name does Peter hear being 9. Whose name does Peter hear being
discussed by the yellow gentleman?discussed by the yellow gentleman?10. What was Peter excited to see half hidden 10. What was Peter excited to see half hidden
under a stack of letters?under a stack of letters?11. Kit suspects treason. What evidence 11. Kit suspects treason. What evidence
supports her claims?supports her claims?
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Chapters 13-15 –Chapters 13-15 –VocabularyVocabulary
crestfallen – dejectedcrestfallen – dejected
greensward – turf that is green with grassgreensward – turf that is green with grass
prophesied – predictedprophesied – predicted
damsel – young womandamsel – young woman
berth – safe distanceberth – safe distance
treble – triple (three times)treble – triple (three times)
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Chapters 13-15 –Chapters 13-15 –VocabularyVocabulary
tumult – commotiontumult – commotion
muddle – confusemuddle – confuse
quill – a writing instrument made of a featherquill – a writing instrument made of a feather
vouch – to give personal assurancevouch – to give personal assurance
ferret – to search aboutferret – to search about
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Chapter Thirteen: The Clue of the Chapter Thirteen: The Clue of the SonnetSonnet
Chapter Fourteen: Secret AgentsChapter Fourteen: Secret AgentsChapter Fifteen: The Lonely TowerChapter Fifteen: The Lonely Tower
1.1. How does Sir Francis Bacon decipher How does Sir Francis Bacon decipher the code of the sonnet?the code of the sonnet?
2.2. What is the significance of the What is the significance of the message?message?
3.3. Who was Robert Cecil?Who was Robert Cecil?4.4. What warning does Mrs. Brownrigg What warning does Mrs. Brownrigg
offer to Boyd and the two apprentices?offer to Boyd and the two apprentices?5.5. Where did they decide to leave their Where did they decide to leave their
horses?horses?6.6. What is a perspective glass?What is a perspective glass?
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Chapter Thirteen: The Clue of the Chapter Thirteen: The Clue of the SonnetSonnet
Chapter Fourteen: Secret AgentsChapter Fourteen: Secret AgentsChapter Fifteen: The Lonely TowerChapter Fifteen: The Lonely Tower
7. Why did Tom refer to watching with 7. Why did Tom refer to watching with the phrase, “This is like fishing”?the phrase, “This is like fishing”?
8. What evidence did Tom find that 8. What evidence did Tom find that someone had been at the peel someone had been at the peel recently?recently?
9. What was one of the men carrying on 9. What was one of the men carrying on his fist?his fist?
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Chapter Sixteen: The Heart of the SecretChapter Sixteen: The Heart of the SecretChapter Seventeen: Held for QuestioningChapter Seventeen: Held for Questioning
Chapter Eighteen: Striding EdgeChapter Eighteen: Striding EdgeChapter Nineteen: BesiegedChapter Nineteen: Besieged
1.1. What was the “patch of water” at the bottom of What was the “patch of water” at the bottom of the stairs?the stairs?
2.2. When does Peter realize that the two men in the When does Peter realize that the two men in the tower are talking about Tom?tower are talking about Tom?
3.3. What incredible plot does Peter overhear while What incredible plot does Peter overhear while listening to the two men?listening to the two men?
4.4. What happens to Peter at the end of chapter 16?What happens to Peter at the end of chapter 16?5.5. Describe Peter’s situation at the beginning of Describe Peter’s situation at the beginning of
chapter 17.chapter 17.6.6. What does Peter discover when he attempts to What does Peter discover when he attempts to
run away from Duncan?run away from Duncan?7.7. How does Peter manage to free himself?How does Peter manage to free himself?
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Chapter Sixteen: The Heart of the SecretChapter Sixteen: The Heart of the SecretChapter Seventeen: Held for QuestioningChapter Seventeen: Held for Questioning
Chapter Eighteen: Striding EdgeChapter Eighteen: Striding EdgeChapter Nineteen: BesiegedChapter Nineteen: Besieged
8. How does the wind keep Peter a prisoner?8. How does the wind keep Peter a prisoner?9. What does Peter do to Anthony Duncan 9. What does Peter do to Anthony Duncan
before leaving the islet in chapter 18?before leaving the islet in chapter 18?10. What thought keeps Peter going during the 10. What thought keeps Peter going during the
swim?swim?11. How does Snap react at the sight of Peter?11. How does Snap react at the sight of Peter?12. Who comes to the house looking for Peter?12. Who comes to the house looking for Peter?13. Describe what Peter and Kit intend to do 13. Describe what Peter and Kit intend to do
after their escape through the narrow after their escape through the narrow window.window.
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Chapters 20-25 – Chapters 20-25 – VocabularyVocabulary
besiege – to surround with aggressive intentbesiege – to surround with aggressive intent
morass – a low-lying bog or marshmorass – a low-lying bog or marsh
salvo – a simultaneous discharge of firearmssalvo – a simultaneous discharge of firearms
tyrant – an oppressive rulertyrant – an oppressive ruler
visage – the facial expression of a personvisage – the facial expression of a person
sovereign – a king or queensovereign – a king or queen
ermine – valuable white fur (from a type of weasel)ermine – valuable white fur (from a type of weasel)
chasm – a crack in the earth’s surfacechasm – a crack in the earth’s surface
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Chapters 20-25 – Chapters 20-25 – VocabularyVocabulary
sentinel – a guardsentinel – a guard
placid – calmplacid – calm
conjure – to create or summon magicallyconjure – to create or summon magically
gallivanting – wanderinggallivanting – wandering
ruse – an action meant to confuseruse – an action meant to confuse
hubbub – loud, confused noiseshubbub – loud, confused noises
cambric – white linen fabriccambric – white linen fabric
centaur – a man/horse creature from Greek mythologycentaur – a man/horse creature from Greek mythology
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Chapters 20-25 – Chapters 20-25 – VocabularyVocabulary
cuirasscuirass
halberdhalberd
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Chapters Twenty to Twenty-fiveChapters Twenty to Twenty-five
1.1. What led Kit to believe that the What led Kit to believe that the magistrate was allied with Sir Philip?magistrate was allied with Sir Philip?
2.2. What was their plan of action once they What was their plan of action once they discovered that there was no one in discovered that there was no one in authority they could trust?authority they could trust?
3.3. What does Peter think of Kit’s suggestion What does Peter think of Kit’s suggestion that they sell one of the horses?that they sell one of the horses?
4.4. What route does Peter suggest they take What route does Peter suggest they take to London to avoid detection?to London to avoid detection?
5.5. What was the Wool Pack?What was the Wool Pack?
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Chapters Twenty to Twenty-fiveChapters Twenty to Twenty-five
6. Describe the incident in chapter 22 when 6. Describe the incident in chapter 22 when Peter and Kit encounter the four men.Peter and Kit encounter the four men.
7. Who interrupts the four attackers?7. Who interrupts the four attackers?8. What does Peter mean in chapter 23 8. What does Peter mean in chapter 23
when he states that he thought they when he states that he thought they would owe their lives to Sir Philip?would owe their lives to Sir Philip?
9. How do the actors manage to apprehend 9. How do the actors manage to apprehend Sir Philip and his men?Sir Philip and his men?
10. What piece of bad news does Desmond 10. What piece of bad news does Desmond relay to Peter and Kit about the relay to Peter and Kit about the performance of the play in London?performance of the play in London?
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Chapters Twenty to Twenty-fiveChapters Twenty to Twenty-five
11. There is a narrative shift: Peter is no 11. There is a narrative shift: Peter is no longer telling the story. Why not? longer telling the story. Why not? Describe the new narrative point of Describe the new narrative point of view.view.
12. Who is John Somers?12. Who is John Somers?13. Why are Kit and Peter introduced to 13. Why are Kit and Peter introduced to
Queen Elizabeth I?Queen Elizabeth I?14. What happens to Sir Philip?14. What happens to Sir Philip?15. What happens to Kit and Peter?15. What happens to Kit and Peter?