The Door in the Wall Chapters 1-5

Question 1

What was the secret Robin was keeping?

Accepted Answer

That he can stand on his own.

Question 2

What is the name of the author of the novel?

Accepted Answer

Marguerite de Angeli

Question 3

When Robin throws the chisel when he is making the cross, how does he feel?

Accepted Answer

Frustrated

Question 4

VOCABULARY: What is a "verger"?

Accepted Answer

A church caretaker

Question 5

VOCABULARY: What is a "cutpurse"?

Accepted Answer

A pickpocket

Question 6

VOCABULARY: What does it mean to be "impertinent?"

Accepted Answer

Disrespectful

Question 7

VOCABULARY: How is a trundle cart different from a wheel barrow?

Accepted Answer

You pull it.

Question 8

Who was supposed to pick up Robin?

Accepted Answer

Jon-the-Fletcher

Question 9

VOCABULARY: What is a minstrel?

Accepted Answer

A traveling performer.

Question 10

VOCABULARY: Which item is an example of a "keepsake" that Mrs. Watson might have?

Accepted Answer

Pictures I drew as a small child., An old Bible from my grandpa., Birthday cards from students during my, A book of baby pictures of my children.

Question 11

Brother Luke finds out about Robin and takes him to which monastery?

Accepted Answer

St. Marks

Question 12

Where is Robin's father?

Accepted Answer

The Scottish Wars

Question 13

What happened to Robin first in the story?

Accepted Answer

He got sick.

Question 14

VOCABULARY: What are pallets?

Accepted Answer

Bed of straw

Question 15

During what time period does the story take place?

Accepted Answer

The middle ages

Question 16

Why do Robin and Brother Luke go to the stream the first time?

Accepted Answer

To fish

Question 17

VOCABULARY: Which of these has a putrid smell?

Accepted Answer

Rotten fish

Question 18

What is the first thing Robin whittles by himself?

Accepted Answer

A boat

Question 19

What is Brother Luke's profession?

Accepted Answer

Friar

Question 20

Where is Robin's mother?

Accepted Answer

She is working for the Queen.

Question 21

VOCABULARY: "Vespers" is a type of church service held when?

Accepted Answer

In the evening

Question 22

What is making lots of people sick in the town and villages?

Accepted Answer

The Plague

Question 23

VOCABULARY: What does a saddler to?

Accepted Answer

Makes horse equipment.

Question 24

VOCABULARY: What does "pennant" mean?

Accepted Answer

It is a long tapered flag.

Question 25

What is the name of the main character in the story?

Accepted Answer

Robin

Question 26

Geoffrey Atte-Water gives Robin an nickname, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Crookshanks

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