The Book Of Boy: Author Insights

The Book Of Boy: Author Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Catherine Gilbert Murdock introduces her book, 'The Book Of Boy', set in the Middle Ages. She discusses the animals in the book, many of which are inspired by her personal encounters. These include a Mastiff, a war horse, and a cat named Daphne. Murdock shares her experiences in France and Rome, where she observed hounds and starlings, which influenced scenes in her book. The video concludes with her favorite scenes, highlighting the book's themes and character development.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of The Book Of Boy?

George R.R. Martin

Suzanne Collins

J.K. Rowling

Catherine Gilbert Murdock

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which historical period is The Book Of Boy set?

Ancient Rome

Industrial Revolution

Middle Ages

Renaissance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main character's name in The Book Of Boy?

Peter

Boy

John

Sam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of animal is the Mastiff in the book based on?

A Siberian husky

A golden retriever

A huge black female mastiff

A small terrier

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of war horses in the Middle Ages?

To pull carriages

To be pets

To be ridden by knights

To perform in circuses

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the author do when she saw the war horse in France?

Rode it

Took a picture

Fed it

Ignored it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the photograph of the war horse?

It was a gift to a friend

It inspired a scene in the book

It was used as a book cover

It was lost

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