The Book Of Boy: Author Insights

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.

Who is the author of The Book Of Boy?

• George R.R. Martin

• Suzanne Collins

• J.K. Rowling

• Catherine Gilbert Murdock

In which historical period is The Book Of Boy set?

• Ancient Rome

• Industrial Revolution

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

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

• Peter

• Boy

• John

• Sam

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

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

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

• Rode it

• Took a picture

• Fed it

• Ignored it

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

Which real-life animal inspired the cat character in the book?

• The author's cat, Daphne

• A tiger

• A stray cat in Rome

• A lion

What was unusual about the donkeys the author encountered?

• They were very small

• They had the craziest hair

• They could talk

• They were invisible

What did the cat character in the book encourage Boy to do?

• Find food

• Go to sleep

• Fight back

• Keep running