Crispin: the Cross of Lead by Avi
Crispin: The Cross of Lead opens the day after Crispin’s mother, Asta, dies some time in 1377. Asta’s death sets a chain of events in motion that disrupts the dull but stable life Crispin had known up to that point. Crispin overhears John Aycliffe, the local steward, speaking with a stranger. When they realize he has been listening, they try to capture him. Failing, they make a public proclamation that Crispin stole from the manor house and declare him a “wolf’s head”: someone outside of human society, who can be killed at will. The village priest, Father Quinel, advises...
Choose 2 of the following prompts. Remember that each answer needs to be at least two, well written paragraphs
1. How does Asta’s son’s confidence affect the way he responds to situations? Give specific examples of situations.
2. Describe the climax (turning point) of the story.
3. In the conclusion, Asta’s son discovers who he really is. Does his self-concept (what he thinks of himself) change? Does his self-confidence change before or after this discovery?
4. After Crispin gives his sacred oath to Bear, he regrets it, thinking it "far better to have died on the road." What causes him to think his fate is so bleak? Why does he believe he must keep his oath? What does that tell you about his character? (scholstaic.com)
5. Crispin is confused by Bear claiming it is best to "live by questions," not by answers. What do you think he means by that? Do you think Crispin is living by answers before this scene? Explain. (scholstic.com)
Remember that you may either type this assignment in Word and email it to me, or type it and hand it in when school starts. Your paper should be double spaced (even if it is hand written) and have a heading that includes: Name, Book Title, Questions that you are answering and grade.
Student Name________
Title XXXXXXX
Question #2 and #4
Grade 8
Due no later than August 30th. Late work will not be accepted.
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