One Final Question - Reading and Writing

Avi says, "I believe reading is the key to writing. The more you read, the better your writing can be." What does he mean? Do you agree or disagree?

Post-reading Question #3 - Your Recommendation

Now that you have finished Crispin, would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Post-reading Question #2 - The Middle Ages

What did you learn about the Middle Ages from reading this book? Be specific and use a few examples.

Post-reading Question #1 - Prediction

What do you think Crispin's life will be like when he is 25 years old?

Is Crispin a Threat?

Why do you think that Crispin is such a threat to Lady Furnival and John Aycliffe? What do you think will happen to Crispin if he is caught by the Furnivals?

The Cross of Lead

What does Crispin discover about himself when Widow Daventry reveals what is written on the cross of lead? What does he learn about his mother and about himself? What do you think Crispin will do now?

John Ball

We have recently met a man named John Ball. What kind of a man is he? Why does he want England to change?