The Book of Boy: Chapter 1-3 Flashcard

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What group of animals does Boy care for in the beginning of the story?

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Goats are the animals that Boy cares for at the start of the story.

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What happens to Boy as he reaches for an apple on the tree branch?

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Boy tumbles to the ground when he reaches for the apple.

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Who does the pilgrim protect the Boy from by jamming his staff under the person's jaw?

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The pilgrim protects Boy from Ox.

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What was Boy afraid of when they camped for the night?

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Boy was afraid of outlaws, wolves, and darkness.

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What was the pilgrim's quest?

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The pilgrim was on a quest to find 7 relics or objects as precious as anything on earth.

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What does the term 'quest' mean in the context of the story?

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A quest is a journey or search for something important.

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What is a pilgrim?

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A pilgrim is a person who travels to a sacred place for religious reasons.

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What does it mean to 'tumble'?

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To tumble means to fall suddenly and clumsily.

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What are relics?

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Relics are objects that have historical or sentimental value, often related to a saint or religious figure.

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Why is darkness scary for Boy?

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Darkness can hide dangers and make it hard to see, which can be frightening.