Cue for Treason Chapter Review Questions
Chapters 1-3
1. Describe briefly the reasons for the early morning meeting of the farmers at Sir Philip Morton’s wall.
2. What were Peter’s chief reasons for deciding to flee from the neighbourhood?
3. In what type of building in Penrith was the performance of King Richard the Third held? In what part of the building was the play presented? Who was the author of King Richard the Third?
Chapters 4-6
1. By whom were female parts played on the Shakespearian stage? 2. What was the “first part” of Peter’s plan? What was the “second part?”
3. To what use does Mr. Desmond hope to be able to put Peter Brownrigg?
4. What reasons did Kit give for being able to act well in female parts?
Chapters 7-9
1. How did actors in wandering stage companies spend the winter season?
2. Who was the “man from Stratford”?
3. Who paid actors’ apprentices in Shakespearian days?
Chapters 10-12
1. Why did Sir Philip Morton wish to marry Katherine Russell?
2. Where did Peter find his inspiration for his portrayal of Juliet? 3. Why was it impossible for Burbage’s company to rush the production of Henry the Fifth?
4. What do we learn in Chapter 12 of Queen Elizabeth’s attitude toward Sir Philip Morton, and of his toward his Queen?
Chapters 13-15
1. Why did Peter hesitate to confide in Shakespeare concerning the mysterious sonnet?
2. Why was it impossible for Sir Robert Cecil to grant Peter Brownrigg a free pardon?
3. Write a brief description of the peel tower. Why had it been built? Why had it fallen into disuse?
Chapters 16-18
1. Aside from the conspiracy to assassinate the Queen, what further evidence of Sir Philip’s utter ruthlessness do we meet in Chapter 16? 2. Suggest one or more reasons for the fact that Peter Brownrigg had been held as a prisoner by the conspirators, although Tom Boyd had apparently been murdered.
Chapters 19-21
1. Was there anyone in the house other than Peter whom Mr. Brownrigg was protecting from discovery by Sir Philip Morton?
2. How had Kit determined that Mr. Armthwaite was also one of the conpirators?
Chapters 22-25
1. When were the Wars of the Roses?
2. Kit suggested to Peter that they hid themselves off the main road until their pursuers had passed. Give three reasons for their decision not to do this.
3. Approximately how far were Peter and Kit from London at the time of the capture of Sir Philip? 4. Explain exactly the significance of the chapter title “A Cue Was Missed.” Cue for Treason Projects
Directions: Complete all three projects from Level 1, two projects from Level 2, and one project from Level 3. Once you have selected a project, see Ms. H to get detailed instruction sheets for each project. Complete these projects throughout the Cue for Treason Unit.
***These projects are not complicated; however, if you leave them to the last minute, they could become overwhelming. After every couple of chapters, ask yourself, should I be completing a project? You will be given a significant amount of class time to complete this novel study; if you use your time wisely you will be fine. If you choose to waste your class time, you may have to complete the questions and projects at home.
Level 1 Projects 1) Create a complete 2) Create a 3) Design either a (Complete 3) Plot Triangle for the complete Character movie poster or a novel “Cue for Map for any one of new book cover for Treason.” the major characters the novel “Cue for in the novel “Cue Treason.” for Treason.” Level 2 Projects 1) Make a Paper- 2) Create a Theme 3) Create a (Complete 2) Chain character Collage of pictures Shakespeare comparison of you that represent any of biography poster. and any major the themes found in Include pictures, character in the the novel. facts, information novel. about Shakespeare’s life and writing. Level 3 Projects 1) Write a letter 2) Write a book 3) Write a one-page (Complete 1) from any one of the review on the novel research article on major character’s “Cue for Treason.” Shakespearian point of view. England. Include information on food, clothing, culture, government, society etc.