Protagonist's Journey and Challenges

In 1377 England, a young boy deals with the death of his mother, Asta. After her burial, he faces the harshness of John Aycliff, the manor steward, who demands the boy's ox as a death tax. Overwhelmed by grief and oppression, the boy flees into the forest, seeking solace and escape from his sorrowful reality.

What is the setting of the story?

• Italy, A.D. 1377

• England, A.D. 1377

• Spain, A.D. 1377

• France, A.D. 1377

What theme is introduced at the beginning of the story?

• Riches and poverty

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Life and death

How is Asta's body prepared for burial?

• Wrapped in a white shroud

• Placed in a coffin

• Wrapped in a gray shroud

• Burned on a pyre

What is the weather like during the burial?

• Windy and dry

• Snowy and cold

• Sunny and warm

• Rainy and muddy

How do the villagers react to Asta's funeral?

• They mourn deeply

• They ignore it

• They celebrate

• They shun it

Where is Asta buried?

• In a family plot

• In a pauper's grave

• In a royal cemetery

• In a forest

What direction are Asta's feet placed during burial?

• West

• East

• South

• North

Who is John Aycliffe?

• The protagonist's father

• The village priest

• The steward of the manor

• A friendly villager

What does John Aycliffe demand from the protagonist?

• His money

• His land

• His house

• His ox

What is the consequence of not delivering the ox?

• Execution

• Exile

• Starvation

• Imprisonment