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What does Crispin learn from Bear?

Crispin learns to play a tune so that Bear can sing and dance to it as they enter town. Crispin also learns to sing, something he has never done.

What advice does Father Quinel give Crispin?

Father Quinel tells the boy that his real name is Crispin, and that his mother could read and write but kept it secret. He gives Crispin a lead cross that his mother owned. He will not tell Crispin who his father is, and Crispin.

What are 3 of Crispin’s character traits?

Crispin’s character traits at the beginning of the book: At the beginning of the book, Crispin is pessimistic, distrustful, and fearful. Throughout his short life, he has known very little kindness. When the story begins, we learn that Crispin’s mother has just passed away.

What did Crispin realize when he eavesdrop on bear and Johnball?

What does Crispin conclude about Bear after eavesdropping on his conversation with John Ball? He concludes that Bear is engaged in a rebellion.

Why does Crispin disobey bear and leave him?

Why did Crispin disobey Bear and leave the Green Man Tavern? He wanted to explore Great Wexly.

What does bear look like in Crispin?

Bear is a huge and red-bearded wandering juggler. As such, he is a masterless man: he owes allegiance to no one and earns his own income where and how he wants – very unusual for the time. Crispin describes Bear as a monstrous man with massive hands, but Bear is not only physically large.

What does Father Quinel give Crispin and why is it important?

Father Quinel tells him to hide in the forest for another day and meet him at Goodwife Peregrine’s the next night, where they will give him some food and other protections and will tell him about his father. He gives Crispin his mother’s cross of lead, which has some writing on it, though Crispin cannot read.

What happened to Crispin at the church?

Born the son of Sisa, Crispin and his brother, Basilio, eventually became sacristans for the San Diego church. When the sacristan mayor suddenly arrived and began beating them, Crispin was unable to escape while Basilio fled. He later went missing, presumably killed by the sacristan mayor and Padre Salvi.

How was Crispin killed?

Crispin was falsely accused of stealing church money by the head sacristan, who punished him for a crime he did not commit and eventually killed him. The chapter vividly describes Crispin’s death, his body sent rolling down the stairs, his brother Basilio left speechless by the devastating incident.

Who is John Aycliffe in the book Crispin?

Oh, John Aycliffe is so horrible. Seriously, dude doesn’t give us one thing to like. He is the steward of Lord Furnival’s manor of Stromford, which means he’s the law of the land in the absence of Lord Furnival.

How much was the reward for Crispin?

Cerdic says the steward is offering a reward of twenty shillings for Crispin’s capture, which is half a year’s wages.

What does Crispin decide to do after escaping the soldiers?

By Avi. Crispin is trapped by two men, but he manages to get free, losing Bear’s dagger in the process. Crispin decides he’ll try to get out of the city and strike out on his own, figuring Bear will never forgive him for leaving the room and losing the dagger. Only trouble is, everything about the city looks the same.

What kind of duties does Crispin do for bear?

At first, Crispin just carries Bear’s bag. Then he collects firewood and water, though Bear will not allow him to hunt because he will scare the game away. Later, Bear begins to teach Crispin skills that will earn them money in the villages they visit….

What did bear teach Crispin in the recorder?

The recorder… At first, Crispin just carries Bear’s bag. Then he collects firewood and water, though Bear will not allow him to hunt because he will scare the game away. Later, Bear begins to teach Crispin skills that will earn them money in the villages they visit.

Who are the characters in Crispin the Cross of lead bound to stay bound?

Asta (Crispin’s mother):An outcast who was shunned by the community. She concealed her genteel upbringing from all but the priest. Bear (real name: Orson Hrothgar):A juggler by trade, his true purpose is to gauge the possibility of a successful revolt and act as eyes and ears for John Ball and other reformers.