Adam of the Road final test study guide – Flashcards
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plaintive
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expressing sorrow
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pert
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lively
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monotonous
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boring, repetative
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reproachfully
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accusingly
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guant
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thin and bony
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din
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noise
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duress
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force
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sullenly
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gloomily
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resolutelly
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with determination
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resent
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to feel bitter about
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remorse
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regret
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serenity
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peace
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discontent
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dissatisfaction
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idling
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wasting time
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major river that runs through london
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thames river
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famous cathedral in london
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st. pauls
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document signed in 1215, limiting the power of the king
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magna carta
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highway between winchester and canterbury
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pilgrims way
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the Monday after the 12 days of Christmas
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plow monday
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took care of Nich while Adam was at school
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Dame Malkin
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Nobleman who employed Roger as his minstrel
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sir edmond de lise
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Friendly squire who taught Adam new words at de Lisle house
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Simon Talbot
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minstrel who stole Nick
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Jankin
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Adam's friend at St. Alban's school who planned on going to Oxford
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Where is Adam when the story begins
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St. Albans
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In what year does the story begin
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1294
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Where is Adam's father at the opening of the book
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Minstrel school
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What is the only hesitation Adam has about leaving with Roger
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Perkin
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Roger says the road is a type of _______ place
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holy
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Roger says the road is also a minstrel's
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home
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Why do Roger and Adam have to leave the de Lisle house after Emilie's wedding
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What is missing when Adam wakes up at the inn at Burford Bridge
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Nick
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Why does Adam swim the river Wey?
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Who owns the forest through which Adam rides with DAun William
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The king
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Where does Adam spend the night after fleeing from the hue and cry
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under the bridge
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What does Adam do to pass the time during that night?
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Who does Adam see while ice skating, and how does he greet him
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Jankin and he tackles him
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What is Adam's job when he helps Perkin's father in the fields?
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To break up dirt
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What three new things is Adam given by the people at Ewelme
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surcoat, shoes, bagpipe
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What is different about the parliament being called by King Edward 1
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Jankin has Nick on the ferry
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improvised
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made use with available resources
