Cue for Treason

Vocabulary for chapters one through seven

Questions - All questions must be answered with complete sentences.

Chapter One - Dawn is Dangerous

1. Who is telling the story?

2. Where does the story take place?

3. Why are they leaving the house when it is still dark?

4. Where were Tom, Peter and their father headed that evening?

5. What is a beck?

6. What two things did Sir Phillip Morton do that caused problems?

7. What assignment was peter given after they reached the common land?

8. Why was dawn so dangerous according to Peter?

9. How is Peter able to warn the men of an impending attack?

10. Explain how Peter narrowly escapes death.

11. What does Peter say at the end of the story hinting that he and his family may be in trouble?

12. Write a brief character analysis on peter.

Writing Assignment - Write a well-developed paragraph that describes the setting and the general atmosphere of the story to this point. Value: 10

Chapter Two - Escape

1. At what time of day did school begin for Peter?

2. Describe Nathaniel.

3. Why was Peter convinced that the old people envied his journey to school?

4. Why did George Bell go looking for Peter?

5. When did Peter realize that he was in serious trouble?

6. Why does Mr. Brownrigg insist that his son cannot remain at home?

7. Why is Peter happy about leaving home?

Chapter Three - Peril at Penrith

1. What type of games did Peter and his friends play at the Stronghold when they were younger?

2. What is a peel?

3. How far is it from the Stronghold to Penrith?

4. Penrith had very narrow streets that led to a very large and spacious square in the center of town. Why had the town been designed this way?

5. Who did Peter meet unexpectedly at the market?

6. What news did Peter receive about Sir Phillip Morton?

7. What happened when Peter asked the travelling merchants if they needed a boy to help them?

8. How did Peter decide to take his mind off his homesickness?

9. Who was Peter shocked to see coming through the archway?

10. Where did peter choose to hide?

Chapter Four - There is Safety in Coffins

1. Describe Peter's very first stage performance.

2. What does Peter plan to do when he discovers that Sir Phillip has set a watch or guard at all roads leading out of Penrith?

3. How is the second part of his plan foiled?

Chapter Five - Someone Was Watching

1. Why were they unable to reach Kendal that night?

2. How did the group of actors react when they discovered Peter?

3. Why did William Desmond ask Peter if he could sing?

4. Explain what happened when the men on horseback discovered Peter hiding in the wagon?

5. How did the Desmonds react when Peter was discovered?

6. What happened to Christopher Marlowe?

Chapter Six - Rivals on the Road

1. What does Kit Kirkstone say he would like to do?

2. Why does Peter think that Kit is lying about his name?

3. What is the significance of the title of this chapter?

4. What address did Peter notice on Kit's envelope?

Chapter Seven - Who is Kit Kirkstone?

1. What did the acting company have to secure in each town before they could perform?

2. Why did Peter say that Kit Kirkstone has spoiled things for him?

3. What is a cockfight?

4. What reasons did half the company give for wanting to finish the tour in Abingdon?

5. Explain the poor law.

6. What company did the Desmonds intend to join in London?

7. On what condition did Kit Kirkstone accept employment with Mr. and Mrs. Desmond in London?

Writing Assignment - Please respond to the following with complete sentences and effective paragraphs. Value: 10

Kit Kirkstone often remains aloof from the others while on the road. Provide evidence, which supports this, and suggest reasons why this may be occurring.