Cue For Treason

Chapter Questions 16 - 25

Chapter 16 - The Heart of the Secret

1. What did Peter instruct Kit to do if he was not out of the tower in twenty minutes.

2. What was the patch of water at the bottom of the stairs?

3. When does Peter realize the two men in the tower are talking about Tom?

4. What incredible plot does Peter overhear while listening to the men?

5. Why does Kit suddenly try to warn Peter?

6. Describe what happens to Peter at the end of the chapter.

Chapter Seventeen - held For Questioning

1. Describe Peter's situation at the beginning of the chapter.

2. What does Peter discover when he attempts to run away from Duncan?

3. Why does Duncan offer a drink of wine to Peter?

4. How does Peter manage to free himself?

5. What does Peter do to Anthony Duncan?

6. How does the wind keep Peter a prisoner?

Chapter Eighteen - Striding Edge

1. What does Peter do to Anthony Duncan before leaving the islet?

2. What thoughts keep Peter going during his swim?

3. Describe the final scene in which Peter escapes his two pursuers.

Chapter Nineteen - Besieged

1. How does Snap react at the sight of Peter?

2. Why is Peter anxious to share the news of the plot to assassinate the queen?

3. Who comes to the house looking for Peter?

4. Describe what Peter and Kit intend to do after their escape through the narrow window.

Chapter Twenty - Then Who is Loyal?

1. What was the first place that Kit and Peter arrived at as they fled?

2. What led Kit to suspect that the magistrate was allied with Sir Philip?

3. What was their plan of action once they had discovered that there was no one in authority that they could trust?

Chapter Twenty - One -The Road Lay Open

1. What problem does Kit suddenly realize they have?

2. What does Peter think of Kit's suggestion that they sell one of the horses?

3. What fortunate discovery does Kit make?

4. What route does Peter suggest they take to London to avoid detection?

Chapter Twenty Two - Virgin Mine

1. Why did they ask the wool merchants for directions to the next town?

2. What the Wool Pack?

3. Describe the incident when Peter and Kit encountered the four men.

4. Who interrupts the four attackers?

Chapter Twenty Three - Terrible with Banners

1. What does Peter mean when he states that he never thought they would owe their lives to Sir Philip?

2. Whom do they meet in the Yorkshire woods?

3. How did the actors manage to apprehend Sir Philip and his men?

4. What bad piece of news does Desmond relay to Peter and Kit about the performance of the play in London?

Chapter Twenty-Four - A Cue Was Missed

1. Why is Peter no longer telling the story?

2. Predict what is meant by the title "A Cue Was Missed".

3. Who is John Somers?

Chapter Twenty Five - After the Play

1. Why are Kit and Peter introduced to Queen Elizabeth I?

2. Provide evidence that Kit and Peter like one another?

3. What happens to Sir Philip?

4. What happens to Kit and Peter?