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Teacher’sGuideforSheepfarmer’sDaughterContents:

RecommendedreadinglevelsBiographicalmaterialandlinksPlotsummaryofthebookCharactersketchesAseparateguidetoeachofthe*partsofthebook,whichincludesaplotsummaryofeachchapterandthefollowing:

Preparetoread...VocabularyFocusquestionsorinitiatingactivity

Quiz/Readingcomprehensionquestions—multiplechoiceandshortanswerReflectionanddiscussionquestions—maybeusedtoinitiateclassroomdiscussion,asshortwritingassignments,orastestquestionsSuggestedactivities/inquiry-basedexploration—suggestionsforactivitiesandprojects

Recommendedreadinglevels:Sheepfarmer’sDaughterisappropriateforages14andup.Classroomuseofthebookismostsuitableforhighschoolstudents.BiographicalinformationonElizabethMoon:ElizabethMoonwritesinavarietyofgenres,includingnewspapercolumns,sciencefiction,fantasy,andopinionpieces.AformerMarine,ElizabethMoonstartedwritingasateenagerandwonaNebulaAwardin2003forherbookTheSpeedofDark.Sheholdsdegreesinbiologyandhistoryandenjoystakingphotographsofnature,particularlynativeplants.ShestilllivesinTexas,whereshe

wasbornin1945,andfindsthestudyofculturesandthemomentswhenculturesinteractwithoneanother,fascinating.BiographicalresourcesaboutMoononthewebinclude:

● ElizabethMoon’swebsite:http://www.elizabethmoon.com/● “ElizabethMoon”atWikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Moon● “ElizabethMoon”attheInternetSpeculativeFictionDatabase:http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-

bin/ea.cgi?444● QuotesfromElizabethMoononGoodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/10518.Elizabeth_Moon● InterviewwithElizabethMoon:http://www.unboundworlds.com/2011/03/interview-

with-elizabeth-moon-author-kings-of-the-north/Suggestedclassactivity:

● HaveyourstudentsreadaboutMoon’slifefromvarioussources,includingherownwebsite.Basedonherwideinterests,whatkindsofthemesorsymbolswouldyoupredicttobeinherfantasyworld?

● Moonsaidinaninterviewthatshebelievesgrowingupwithoutatelevisionorvideogamesmadeherimaginationstronger,whichhelpedherwriting.Doyouagreeordisagree,andwhy?

PlotSummary:CharacterSketches:

● DorthanKanasson-asheepfarmer,fatherofPaksenarrion.● PaksenarrionDorthansdotter(Paks)-thedaughterofasheepfarmerwhochoosestorun

awayandbeasoldier● Rahel-motherofPaksenarrionandwifeofDorthan● FersinAmboisson-arrangedtowedPaksenarrion.● Kanas-grandfatherofPaksenarrion,ownerofthesword.● Jornoth-cousinofPaksenarrion,● SergeantStammel-themanwhorecruitedPaksenarrionintoDukePhelan’scompany● CorporalBosk-anotherleaderinthecompany● Venner-theDuke’ssteward● Coben-Paksenarrion’sfileleader● Saben-anotherrecruitandfriendofPaks● Effa-afemalecompanymemberwhoispartofasectveneratingGird,aformerwarrior

nowtreatedasgodlike● Korryn-anothermemberofthecompany,oftentauntsPaksenarrionandleersather● Jens-anothermemberofthecompany,afriendofKorryn’s● Siger-armsmaster,trainedPaksandotherswithvariousweapons,includingasword

● CorporalStephi-attemptstorapePaksandliesaboutit,causinghertobepunished● CaptainSejek-ahighrankingofficer,overseesthetrialofPaks’sassault● Maia-assistanttothequartermasterandahealerinthecompany,shetendstoPaksafter

theassault● KolyaMinistiera-witnessinthetrialofPaks’sassault,examinesPaksandbeleivesher

accountoftheassault,aformersoldier● CaptainValichi-cohortcommanderofrecruits,lawfulrepresentativeofDukePhelan● Pont-leadsPaks’scompanytotheSouth● Ferrault-alsoleadsPaks’scompanytotheSouth● Vik-anothermemberofthecompany● WolfPrince-aleaderofamercenarygroupwhotorturesandkidnaps● Honeycat-acountwholeadsasouthernmercenarygroupwhoisknownforstirringup

troublethathecanprofitfromintheend● Arcolin-leaderofPaks’slargercohortwhentheymeetwiththerestofDukePhelan’s

troops● Donag-afileleaderassignedtotrainPaksunit,resentsherfortheincidentwithStephiand

treatsherbadlyatfirstuntilitisclearStephidoesnotblamePaksforanything.● CannaArendts-afemaleveteraninDukePhelan’scompany● Hofrin-weaponstrainer● Dzerdya-sergeantforthecompany,replacesStammelwhenhegoestofindmorerecruits● Simmit-thesurgeonintheDuke’scompany● AchryaWebmistress-aleaderwhousesdarkmagictooverpowerothers,alsoknownasthe

DarkTanglerortheDarkOne● Volya-oneofPaks’srecruits● Sim-oneofPaks’srecruits● Jenits-oneofPaks’srecruits● Keri-oneofPaks’srecruits● Halek-arecruitPaksgainsfromtheSouthwhoisnotusedtowomeninthemilitary● HighMarshal-afollowerofGirdwhocanworkmagicandhealing,findsPaksinteresting● SirFenith-apaladinwhofightswiththeDukeattimes● CalHalveric-sonofHalveric,asoldierandcaptainwhowaskidnappedbutrescued

GuidetoPart1-chapters1-6Preparetoread...

● Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingvocabularyandterms:○ Pommel○ Dower○ Mercenary○ Quartermaster○ Pallet○ Barracks○ Polearm

○ Brawling○ Infirmary○ Brusque○ Implements○ Poultice○ Impassive○ Coherent○ Tankard○ Pension○ Brazier○ Tact○ Tactics

● Focusquestionsorinitiatingactivities:○ Whatdoesthejobofasheepfarmer?Researchtheraising,breeding,andsheeringof

woolrequiredinthejob.○ TheProloguementionsswordsmarkedwithaseal.Whatwasthepurposeofsealsin

theMiddleAges?Ifyouweretocreateasealrepresentingyourpersonality,whatwoulditlooklike?

○ Paksenarrionwantstobeasoldier.Whatissoldierlifelike?Researchsomeofthefactorsinvolvedinbasicarmytraining.Whatkindoflifeisshegoingtobeliving?

○ Pak’sworldcontainssaints,suchasFalkandGird.WhatroledosaintsplayintheChristianreligion?Arethereanycounterpartsinothertraditions?

ChapterSummaries-

● Chapter1-PaksenarrionDorthansdotterrunsawayfromhometobeasoldierinsteadofparticipatinginanarrangedmarriagetoFersonAboisson.ShejoinsDukePhelan’scompanyafterprovingherstrengthandstaminatoSergeantStammel.Asshebeginshertraining,shefindssheenjoysthelifeshehaschosen.

● Chapter2-Paksenarrion’sgroupentersthebarracks,andshebeginshertrainingasasoldier.Shestrugglesthemostwithspearpractice,butsheenjoysthework.Pakswasmadeafileleader.

● Chapter3-PaksstartsChapter3inchainsafterfightingoffanattemptedrapebyCorporalStephi.KorrynandStephiliedabouttheencounter,causingPakstobeinchains.BasedonherinjuriesStammelbelievesher.Stammelinvestigatesmoreinordertopresentthecaptainwithproof.Thecaptainagreesthattheyneedmoreinformation,andStammelpreparesforthenextday.

● Chapter4-Inthemorning,Paksmustgotogiveevidenceandheartestimonyfromothersabouttheassault.TwofromDuke’sEasthavecometoheartheevidenceandexamineher,astheyareobjective.ThetwofromDuke’sEastagreethattheevidenceshowsPakshadbeenassaulted.Korrynkeepstothelie,butStephiclaimstohavenomemoryoftheincident.KorryntriestoattackStammelandothersandisledawayinchains.ThecaptainandothersdecidetotakethismattertotheDuke’sCourtformoreprivacy.

● Chapter5-ThewitnessesandofficersgototheDuke’sCourttocontinuetheinvestigation.Stephirecountsallhecanrememberfromthedaybefore.ThecaptainlearnshedrankquiteabitoftheDuke’salebeforehelosthismemory,andthegroupdecidestoexaminethealeforsignsofapotion.Stephiconfessedtobuyingalovepotionbutdenieddrinkingitthatnight,andthatpotionhadbeenemptiedintoStephi’sflask.Stephidenieddrinkingthepotionbutalsoadmitshecannotremembertheeventsofthatnight.Stephimustalsogotothecellsuntilthematterhasbeencleared.

● Chapter6-CaptainValichiarrivesandsentencesKorrynandJenstobewhipped,shaved,andbanished.Korrynreceivesthemostlashesfromthewhipandisalsobranded.Pakstellsthecaptainthatshewantstoremaininthecompany.Lifeinthecompanyreturnstonormal,andonedaytheygettoleaveandhelpKolyaharvesttheappleorchard.Thecohort’strainingcontinues,includingworkingwithmulesastheseasonturnstowinterandthenspring.

Quiz/ReadingComprehensionQuestions-

1. Howdodoesthisworldfigureoutsomeone’sage?a. Byhowmanymoonsthey’velivedb. Byhowmanywintersthey’velivedc. Byhowmanytreesgrowd. Thesamewaywedo-monthandyear

2. WhydoPaksenarrionandSergeantStammelarmwrestle?a. Theyarmwrestleoverwhowillpayforamealb. Theyarmwrestleoverwhowillbethefirsttoplayasongc. TheyarmwrestletoshowPaksenarrion’sstrengthd. TheyarmwrestletoprovePaksenarrionisaboy

3. Aftermarching,whatwasPaksenarrion’sfirsttask?a. Diggingaditchb. Keepingwatchovercampc. Preparingameald. Fetchingwater

4. OutofallofthetasksintheearlydaysofPaks’straining,whatdoessheenjoymost?a. Bedmakingb. Dishwashingc. Marchingd. Carpentry

5. WhydidArmsmasterSigerstatethattherecruitscouldnotbetrainedinswordsrightaway?

a. Therecruitsarenotstrongenoughtowieldtheswordforlongperiodsoftimeb. Therecruitscannotyetbetrustedwithsharpobjectsc. Therecruitsarenothighenoughinrankd. Therecruitscannotworkwithasworduntiltheycanallmarchtogetherwithoutan

error.

6. InthebeginningofChapter3,StammeldoesnotbelievePaksaboutthefight.Whatchangeshismind?

a. Paksincludesalotofspecificdetailb. SabenarrivedandverifiedPaks’saccountc. PakshadanotefromStephithatprovedhowhefeltaboutherdespitewhathesaysd. PakshadsevereinjuriesthatcouldnothavehappenedunderStephi’saccount

7. Whydidthecaptainchoosetoheartheevidenceoftheassaultinfrontofthewholecompany?

a. BecausehelikedStephiandwantedtohumiliatePaksb. Becausehebelievedthatlettingallheartheevidencewoulddispelanygossipor

rumorsc. BecausehebelievedthatPaksdeservedtoclearhernameandreputationopenlyd. Becausehewantedtohumiliateallinvolvedsothatthiswouldnothappenagain

8. WhathappenedtoStephi’sflaskofale?a. Someoneemptieditwithouthisknowledgeb. Someonereplacedthealewithwaterc. Someonestoleitd. Someonepouredinalovepotion

9. WhydoesCaptainValichifeelPaksshouldseeStephibeforeStephifacestheDukeconcerningtheassault?

a. ThecaptainfeelsPaksshouldhaveachancetoconfrontStephiandtellhimhowbadlyhehurther.

b. ThecaptainfeelsPaksshouldbetheonetodeliveranypunishmentc. ThecaptainfeelsPaksshouldshowhimsomemercy,becauseStephicannot

rememberwhathappened.d. ThecaptainfeelsPaksshouldseeStephiincansethistriggersStephi’smemory

abouttheeventsofthatevening.Answers:

1. B2. C3. A4. C5. A6. D7. B8. D9. C

SuggestionsforReflectionandDiscussionQuestions-

1. Paksenarriondecidestogoagainstherfather’swishesandbeasoldier.Whydidherfatherwantadifferentlifeforher?Whydidshefeelshehadtorunawayinsteadofmakeherplansopenly?

2. Paksspendsherfirstdaysinsoldiertraininglearningtobehaveasaunit.Theymustdressthesame,makeuptheirbedsthesame,foldtheirnightshiftsthesame.Whyisitimportantforsoldierstoactasone?Howdoesthathelpthemintheirvarioustasks?

3. AHaukisnativetoPaks’sworld.Sheworkswiththemeverydayforhours,andit’stheclosestthingtoaweaponshehandlesinthebeginning.Drawwhatyouthinkahauklookslike,andexplainwhytheymayhavechosentostartwithhauksinsteadofotherweapons.

4. AnotherwomaninPaks’sunit,Effa,triestoconvertmanyintheunittoworshippingGird.Whathaveyoulearnedaboutthisreligion,andhowdoesitdifferfromthereligionofPaks,Vik,andSaben?Whatdifference,ifany,doesthedifferenceinreligionsmakeintheirdesiretobeasoldier?

5. Everyoneinthecompanymustunderstandtheorderofcommand.Trytocreateachartshowingwhoisinchargeandrankthecharacterssofar.Howdoesunderstandingtheirrankhelpusunderstandtheiractionsandspeechinthechapters?

6. AttheendofChapter4,Stephiclaimstohavenomemoryoftheassault.Somewonderifheisfakingthistoavoidpunishment.Somewonderifhewasdrugged.Whatdoyouthinkhappened,andwhatevidencefromChapter4supportsyouropinion?

SuggestedActivities/Inquiry-BasedExploration

1. Inlatemedieval-eravillagesinEurope.Womenhadfewchoicesfortheirfuture.Whydidsomanyfocusonmarriage?Researchthetimeandplaceandseewhatotheroptionsawomancouldpursue.

2. Inthisworld,womenareallowedintothemilitary.Researchwomeninthemilitaryhereandinothercountries.Whatrestrictions,ifany,dotheyhave?Whatrolesdotheyoftenplay?HowdoesthiscomparetoPaks’sexperience?

3. Paks’sassaultalsouncoveredthefactthatKorrynhadbeenharassingandgrabbingPaksbutthatshesaidnothing.Learnaboutwhysomewomendonotreportharassmentbyreadingsomeofthestoriesfromthe#MeToomovementandaboutthenumberofassaultsonwomeninthemilitary.Howcouldthemilitaryandotherculturescreateaculturewherewomenfeelsafe?Stammelclearlydidnotcondonesuchactivity,butwhycouldPaksnotgotohim?Howcanhechangehisapproachtobemoreopen?

GuidetoPart2-chapters7-11Preparetoread...

● Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingvocabularyandterms:○ Tack○ Camber○ Hummock○ Portcullis○ Fealty○ Flotsam○ Motley○ Awnings○ Parapet○ Fallow○ Pedigreed○ Futility○ Foliage○ Stockade○ Paladin○ Overture○ Clamor○ Cadence○ Berserker○ Veer○ Salve○ Tariff○ Garrison○ Wench○ Ruffian

● Focusquestionsorinitiatingactivities:○ Researchstrongholdsinthemedievalperiod.Whatkindsofrolesdidpeopleneedto

playsothatthestrongholdworkedefficiently?Oftheseroles,whatroleshaveweseenPaksandhercohorttakeastheycontinuetolearn?

○ PaksseesherfirstmedievalcityinChapter7.Researchwhatshecouldexpecttofindinamedievalcity.Youcoulddraworcreateadigitalimageofonethatcantrytocapturethesettingandpeople.

ChapterSummaries-

● Chapter7-Whilekeepingwatch,PaksspiestheDukearrivingbeforeanyone.TheDukespendstimewatchingalloftherecruits,andheinstructsCaptainValichitoadministertheoath,swearingtherecruitsintohisservice.TheDukeselectsStammel’scohorttoleadthecompanyintobattle.

● Chapter8-ThecompanymarchesthroughVérella,andPaksseesacityforthefirsttime,includingdwarvesandelves.Alloftheunitsstrugglewiththerainandmud.Theyspendthenightinabarntostayoutoftherain.

● Chapter9-Thecompanymarchesthroughsomefallowfieldstoavoidthebusypath.Pakslearnsaboutthehistoryoftheregionandtherolemercenariesplayintheterritoriessheisabouttoenter.TheyarriveinValdaire,alargercitywithanevenmorediversepopulation,andmeetupwiththerestofDukePhelan’scompany.Paksandherunitbegintrainingagain,andDonagtreatsherharshlybecauseoftheincidentwithStephi.Stephi,however,comestocheckonPaksanddoeswhathecantomakeherwelcome.Theyendmarchingatthesceneoftheirfirstbattle,whichissettobeginthenextday.

● Chapter10-Paksfightsinherfirstbattleandasoldierfromtheothersideinjuresherintheleg.Shehastobetakentothesurgeon,whopatchesherupinapainful,buteffective,way.Sheendsupwithafever.StammelpromoteshertoaprivateforherperformanceonthebattlefieldandsendshertoValdairetorecover,asshecannotfightforseveralweeks.Thewagoncarryingthewoundedgetswaylaidbyrobberswithwolfheads.Pakshadtotakeoversteeringthewagonforatime,andallweresavedwhensoldiersfromtheDuke’scompanycametotheirrescue.ThewoundtoPaks’slegrequiredahealingandapotion.TheDukeasksPakstotellhimwhathappened.

● Chapter11-Paksreturnstohercohorthealed.Shefightsinhernextbattletwodayslateruninjured.Theygaingroundinspurts,butthebattledrawsoutforsometimeuntiltheFossCouncilcommanderhadthetreatyheneeded.Stammelannouncestheywillspendtheremainingtimeasgarrisontroopsenforcingthenewtreaty.Paksreceivesherfirstpayday,andshetakesoutsomeofthemoneyinordertohavefuninoneofthecities.Stammelshowsthecohortthesafeplacestoeatanddrinkinthecity.Pakslearnstobarterwhileshopping.ShebuysSabenahorse,andSabenbuysheracomb.

Quiz/ReadingComprehensionQuestions-

1. InChapter7,thenarratorsaidthatrumorsabouttheDuke’sarrival“swarmedoverthestrongholdlikehornets,stingingalltherecruitswithexcitementandcuriosity.”Whatdoesthatmean?

a. EveryoneinthestrongholdlistenedtoandspreadrumorsabouttheDuke’sarrivalbecauseitwassuchabigdeal.

b. EveryoneinthestrongholdspreadrumorsabouttheDuke’sarrivalaspracticaljokestomaketherecruitsanxious.

c. EveryoneinthestrongholdgotintroublefortalkingabouttheDuke’sarrival.d. EveryoneinthestrongholdwastoldbadinformationabouttheDuke’sarrivalfor

theDuke’ssafety.2. PaksbeginsChapter7keepingwatch.Whatdoessheseethatearnshergreatpraiselater

on?a. Enemiesfromanotherlandridingtowardsthestrongholdb. Orcsmarchingtowardsthestrongholdc. TheDuke’scompanycomingtowardsthestrongholdd. TheDukeridingalonetowardsthestronghold

3. Citieshaveawiderangeofpeoplelivingwithinthem.WhatdidPaksseethatshewasnotsurewasevenreal?

a. Elephantb. Centaurc. Elfd. Dragon

4. WhatdidStammeldowhenthecompanyencounteredahugeholeinthepath?a. Heguidedthemarounditb. Heorderedthemtofillitwithstonesc. Heorderedthemtogobacktotheprevioustownd. Heorderedtheunitstocutdowntreestomakeabridge

5. WhydidStammelandothersbelievethatpeopleshouldhavebettermaintainedthepathwiththelargehole?

a. Becausethetownreliesonthesoldiersforsafetyb. Becausethetownneedsawayoutwhenthefloodscomec. Becausethepathistheonlywaybetweenthetownandotherpopulatedareasd. Becausethepathisatollroad;theyhavetopaytotravel

6. InChapter9,thecompanymeetsupwithDukePhelan’slargergatheringofsoldiers.WhathappenstoStephi?

a. Heisformallydismissedinfrontofallofthetroopsb. Heisgivenapromotionforbeinghonestc. HeisplacedinadifferentcohortthanPaksd. HeisplacedinthesamecohortasPaks

7. WhydoesPaksdevelopafeverafterherfirstbattle?a. Anenemysoldiercoughedonherb. Anenemysoldierbledonherc. Herwoundwouldnotstopbleedingd. Herwoundbecameinfected

Answers:

1. A2. C3. C4. B5. D6. C7. D

SuggestionsforReflectionandDiscussionQuestions-

1. PaksriskedbreakingherfingersduringtraininginordertoensurehercohortreceivesrecognitionfromtheDukewhilehewasthere.Inthissituation,Paksfelttheriskwasworththepossiblereward.Doyouagreeordisagree?Why?

2. WhentherecruitsmaketheirpledgetoDukePhelan,hemakesapledgetotheminreturn.Specifically,hepledges,“handsandbladeandbloodandbreath.Myhonorisyourhonor,beforeallenemiesandtrials,inalldangershighandlow.”Whatdoeshispledgerequirehimtodo,andwhyisitimportantthathemakesuchapledgeinreturn?

3. Paksarrivesatacity,Vérella, inChapter8andfindsverydifferentexperiencesindifferentsections.Basedonthedescriptions,whatsectionsdoyouseeinthecity,andwhatdoesthatsayaboutthepeoplelivinginthem?

4. BothPaksandStammelbelieveinChapter8thatrotatingtheunitswouldbemorefairwhentheymarchinrainandmud.Whydoesitmatterwhoisinfrontwhenmarchinginmud?

5. InChapter9,StammelteachesPaksthehistoryoftheirarea,particularlythetimewhenthepeoplemovedfromrivertradetolandtrade,andhowthatchangedthemakeupofthetowns.Whathappenswhentownsarenolongeronapopulartraderoute?Whatisanexamplefromwhereyoulive,suchaswhenarailroadorfreewayalteredtravelincertainplaces?

6. PaksstrugglessomeinChapter9withtheroleofamercenarycompany.Howdoesamercenarycompanydifferfromanationalarmyormilitary?Whydoesshestrugglewithherresponsibilities?

7. ManypeoplereferenceTirineachchapterofthebook,sayingthingslike“ByTir...”WhoorwhatdoyouthinkTirisandwhy?

8. Whydoyouthinkthatmagicalhealingcostsmorethannormalhealing?9. WhydoesPaksfeelitisimportanttosendmoneytoherfathertorepayherdowry?

SuggestedActivities/Inquiry-BasedExploration:

1. PaksbeginsChapter7onwatchatnighttime,andsheisgazingatthesky.Shedescribesafewfixturesinthenightsky,suchastheconstellationTheNecklaceofTorre.Drawwhatyouthinkthenightskylookslike.Doyouseeanysimilaritiestoournightsky?

2. TheoaththecompanyrecruitstaketotheDukeis,“Wesweartoyouourhands,ourblades,ourblood,ourbreath—theserviceofthehands,andtheserviceoftheheart.”Whatdoesthismean,exactly?HowdoesitcomparewiththeoathAmericanservicementakeinthemilitary:https://www.army.mil/values/oath.html?

3. InChapter9,StammelandPontdiscussagreementssomemercenarycompanieshavewithoneanothertoensuredecenttreatment.Whataresomeagreementsyourcountryhaswithothercountries,indocumentsliketheGenevaConventionProtocols(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Conventions)?Whyaretheseunderstandingsimportant,evenifthetwopartiesarefightingoneanother?

Guide to Part 3 - chapters 12-18 Prepare to read . . .

● Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary and terms: ○ Flank ○ Honing ○ Brigand ○ Garrison ○ Middling ○ Neutrality ○ Stronghold ○ Harbor ○ Wheelwright ○ Palisade ○ Staccato ○ Grousing ○ Surcoats ○ Ruefully ○ Skirmish ○ Sentries ○ Tethered ○ Precaution ○ Sounder of Swine ○ Shanties ○ Parry ○ Ruffian

● Focus questions or initiating activities: ○ Research the different types of structures medieval areas used. For example,

what is the difference between a fort and a stronghold? A castle and a palace? If you were Paks or any of her cohort, where would you feel safest and why?

○ What does it mean to siege? How is that different than other kinds of conflict? ○ Sometimes soldiers and others find themselves wandering without food. In those

cases, they have to eat what they find. Research your area. What berries, nuts, or other food could you find? How could you tell what food would be good for you and what might cause you harm?

Chapter Summaries -

● Chapter 12 - Two months have passed. Paks and Saben talk about their time in the company, and Paks shares that she would like to promote to sergeant one day, and maybe promote even higher. Bosk reports that other companies have been hit by the outlaws, and Duke Phelan is sending archers to deal with the problem. Paks remains and finds herself fighting to defend the village against outlaws trying to rob them and steal the harvest. Her company has lost eight in the first year. Stammel leaves and new recruits arrive under Sergeant Dzerdya. They plan to march to their next battle.

● Chapter 13 - The company marches through several cities, each with unique makeup and defenses, until they reach Rotengre. The set up their siege camp and remain in position for months, causing boredom and quick tempers. Eventually Paks and others are sent to garrison a fort, a job Paks prefers. One day troops come to siege the fort. Ferrault, Paks’s leader, quits because they are outnumbered. Paks finds herself a prisoner until the Duke pays the ransom. The northern company treats them fairly.

● Chapter 14 - Paks, Saben, and Canna are picking berries outside the fort when the fort falls under attack. Because they are still prisoners, they are unarmed except for their daggers. One injures Canna with an arrow. Blocked from a way back into the fort, they try to get to the Duke’s location and tell him about the Honeycat’s troops. As they do, they overhear some of the soldiers talking about taking the prisoners.

● Chapter 15 - As Paks, Saben, and Canna try to get help for their fellow soldiers, they hide from a traveling group of enemy soldiers. The enemy soldiers raid a farmhouse, kill the family, and start to eat the food but are sent back to the fort. Saben gathers some of the food for the night to feed the group before they decide their next steps. After they eat, they continue to head towards Duke Phelan.

● Chapter 16 - The trio continue to travel, but the night has also brought fog. Canna struggles to keep up because of her injury, so they stop for the night. Canna tries to keep the group a step ahead of the Honeycat and his plans in order to keep them safe. They manage to evade scouts and some groups sweeping the area until they run into one while climbing a hill. They beat the man and tie up his horse in order to get away in secret. Paks suffers a broken rib in the skirmish. They find the Honeycat’s men moving the prisoners south.

● Chapter 17 - A boy stumbles upon the trio as they continue to travel in secret. Paks convinces the boy they mean no harm and bribe him with a copper to stay quiet. They head into the village to buy food, but the woman who runs the shop tries to steal from them, and they end up in a fight. Paks receives an injury to her arm. They continue to travel and feel better when they see a familiar road.

● Chapter 18 - The trio fall under attack and Canna tells Paks to run. She does and finds herself traveling alone for a while, unsure of what happened to Saben and Canna. Paks finds the Duke and, after some persuading, she tells him what has transpired. The surgeon heals her, and the Duke’s scribe writes down her full account. When she has mostly healed, she rides out with the Duke to meet the Honeycat.

Quiz / Reading Comprehension Questions -

1. What kind of combat does Paks struggle with the most? a. Sword fighting b. Spear fighting c. Unarmed fighting d. Axe fighting

2. When militias join in the march, why does Paks prefer they march behind her? a. She doesn’t trust them b. She likes to have a clear forward view c. She doesn’t like them kicking dust at her

d. She really doesn’t care one way or the other 3. What is one of the main jobs of garrisoning a fort?

a. Taking down the fort b. Repairing the fort c. Collecting tolls for the path d. Screening all who want to enter the fort

4. In Chapter 14, the Halverics gave Duke Phelan’s company back their swords. Why? a. The duke paid the ransom b. The company joined the Halveric army c. The Halverics ran out of food and had to let them go d. The fort was under siege and the Halveric’s needed help

5. Why did Paks put leaf-mold on her face in Chapter 15? a. As a moisturizer because she could not bathe b. As a way to camoflauge herself from the scouts c. As a way to mark herself as a prisoner d. As a way to mark herself as a fellow outlaw

6. Why did the trio travel off the roads for the most part? a. To avoid being seen by the enemy b. To avoid being seen by Duke Phelan c. To travel faster d. To travel without being robbed

7. Why did people keep asking Paks if she broke parole when she arrived to see the Duke? a. Because she was alone b. Because she was on the ransom list c. Because she was filthy d. Because she had no food

Answers:

1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B

Suggestions for Reflection and Discussion Questions -

1. In Chapter 12, Stammel tells his cohort that “there’s luck in” staying alive as a soldier, too. What does he mean by luck and how would you respond?

2. Vik told Paks, “It’s possible to like bad people, but liking them doesn’t make them good.” What did he mean by that?

3. Paks felt that Dzerdya had “a tongue like a handful of razors.” What does that mean? What does this say about how Paks feels about the new sergeant?

4. Paks did not want to surrender to the Halverics. How do you feel about Ferrault’s decision to surrender and turn them into prisoners?

5. In Chapter 14, Canna says, “If never filled the pot.” What do you think that means? What does it say about her outlook at this time?

6. Canna is a veteran soldier. How does this help the trio as they go off to find the Duke? What does she offer that they need to survive?

7. Throughout these chapters, the three discuss whether or not they should separate at different times. What are your thoughts and why? Did they always make the best decisions? If not, what would you have changed?

8. In Chapter 17, a woman calls Saben a liar, even though he did not steal. Why? 9. Why does Duke Phelan want Paks to keep her story a secret?

Suggested Activities / Inquiry - Based Exploration

1. There are different kinds of horses in battles, based on their training and purpose. What is a warhorse, and why does Paks feel it is likely that she could not have one for a long time?

2. In Chapter 12, Donag describes and draws a map of the area in order to explain to newcomers how the caravans were being attacked. Can you recreate that map? Research transportation routes in your area when we did not have motorized transport. What would have been weaker areas? What would be the best route to the next city or port and why?

3. Chapter 12 also mentions Alured the Black, a pirate. When we think of pirates, we think of Pirates of the Caribbean, but pirates remain a problem today. Research a story about current pirates and some of the problems they continue to cause.


● Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary and terms: ○ Harry ○ Cavalry ○ Milling ○ Din ○ Appraising ○ Grimace ○ Gaunt ○ Pyre ○ Looting ○ Greaves ○ Bravado ○ Punctuated ○ Brusquely ○ Shied

○ Stimulus ○ Parapet ○ Besieger

● Focus questions or initiating activities: ○ What were some of the key ways to treat battle wounds in the medieval period?

Excluding magic, what were the main ways to heal soldiers? ○ As we saw in the previous section, siege work can be long and boring. Research

sieges in medieval battles. How long did some take? What causes them to end? How can people on the inside fight back?

○ During medieval times, many carried saint medallions and believed they carried magical properties. Research the cult of saints and the importance of relicts. How does this compare to Gird’s medallion?

Chapter Summaries -

● Chapter 19 - Paks rides north with the Duke’s company and another cavalry. They fight and regain the fort. Captain Ferrault dies from his injuries, and Duke Phelan wants revenge. Paks and others were awarded for bravery. A mass burial recognized the dead. Paks finds out that Saben and Canna died.

● Chapter 20 - The business of maintaining a siege begins. Paks tries a crossbow for the first time and really begins to miss her friends Canna and Saben. They take over the keep and Paks finds a lot of value when she plunders for the first time. As they sack the town, Paks and her unit find some still fighting and one stabs Paks with a poisoned dagger.

● Chapter 21 - The company heads north with all of their loot. Everyone mourns their lost companions. New recruits arrive with Stammel, and the sergeants assign Paks four recruits to train. Paks tells Stammel about her recent events, and he reassures her that she acted in the best way possible in such difficult circumstances. Stammel believes that Canna’s Gird medallion may be protecting Paks, but Paks does not believe that yet.

● Chapter 22 - Paks begins to train her recruits. In time, they begin to march again. They fight one evening to try to take control of a tower, and some of Paks’s recruits are injured.


1. Why was Ferrault put in charge of the fort even though he was a prisoner? a. He took over the fort b. He was highest ranking alive after the assault c. He won the right to be in charge after a bet d. He had paid the ransom and was now free

2. Why was Paks surprised by the plundering after the takeover in Chapter 20? a. She thought plundering should happen after eating b. She thought plundering was to be done in assigned sections to avoid fighting c. She thought plundering was wrong d. She thought plundering was easy

3. Why did Paks flinch when Vik introduced his recruits? a. One was a family member b. One was a family member of Canna c. One was a former Honeycat mercenary d. One was named Saben

4. Why does Volya struggle with keeping her shield up? a. She broke her arm when she was younger b. She finds the shield unnecessary c. She only has one arm d. She does not like fighting

5. In Chapter 22, a battle rages and Paks cannot see well. How does she keep track of the different companies?

a. By their choice of weapon b. By their colors c. By their type of horses d. By their helmet style

Answers:

1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B


1. What is survivor’s guilt? Do you feel Paks has any survivor’s guilt over her experiences with Saben and Canna? How does that contribute, if it does, to her reluctance to talk about her journey?

2. Why did the Duke ask retired soldiers to return? Discuss the merits of this decision and its effect on new and current soldiers.

3. In Chapter 22, Vik makes a comparison of their situation to a man who said he could swallow any barrel of ale. Evaluate Vik’s comparison. Do you agree or disagree, and why?

4. The Duke plans to destroy the Honeycat as revenge. Is revenge a good motive? Explain your thinking.

Suggested Activities / Inquiry - Based Exploration -

1. We read more about the detailed standards of different companies in Chapter 19. Read about how standards are designed. Create your own at a site such as: http://www.mytribe101.com/crest/

2. Arcolin hosts a banquet in Chapter 21. Research medieval European banquets. Are they similar? What kinds of foods surprised you? What would you like to try? Create your own feast menu.


● Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary and terms: ○ Battlements ○ Gorge ○ Arrowslit ○ Deference ○ Inhospitable ○ Aristocrat ○ Confluence ○ Lattice ○ Postern ○ Wizened ○ Edifice ○ Surcoat ○ Emphatic ○ Scythe ○ Cudgel ○ Coy ○ Festooned

● Focus questions or initiating activities: ○ More titled characters appear in this section. Who ranks higher, a count or a

duke? Why would that be important to know? ○ Research paladins. How did a paladin differ from other kinds of soldiers? Why

did people look up to them? What did they stand for? ○ Research head trauma and how it can affect memory. Even though Paks has a

helmet, what kind of injuries could she sustain, and how would they affect her in the short term and long term?

Chapter Summaries -

● Chapter 23 - Paks continues to march to Cortes Andres and sees vineyards for the first time. After a short battle, Paks and her unit rest outside a different city waiting to get closer to the Honeycat.

● Chapter 24 - Duke Phelan sends Paks to deliver messages. She escorts the leader of the Halverics to the Duke for a meeting. Afterwards, she finds herself in siegework to support the sapping teams. They successfully take the city of Cha. Stammel assigns Paks a new recruit named Halek who is not used to women in the military.

● Chapter 25 - The cohort sets out for Sibili. Once there, more siege work begins, and the rain makes the work and fighting difficult. Paks sustains injuries to her head, arm, and leg. Both sides use clerics, but the Sibili have skilled clerics using battle magic in a way Paks has never seen. Paks also sees a paladin for the first time. In the next battle, Paks unknowingly fights a priest and his magic shatters her blade. A Marshal explains Gird to

her and thinks that Paks may be special or under the protection of Gird or another god, for she should not have survived being hit by the cursed blade. Paks does not remember all of the battle.

● Chapter 26 - The High Marshal tells the Duke that he does not believe Paks has evil intentions, which the Duke and Arcolin already knew. All agree that something is protecting Paks, but the Duke wants to keep her in his company for as long as she wants to stay.

● Chapter 27 - As the company marches on, Paks starts in the wagon, for she remains too ill to march, and Volya fills her in on her missing time. Duke Phelan includes Pliuni fighters in his company who do not share his morals, and Paks feels surprised by that. This decision causes conflict when the Pliuni raid villages that the Duke wants to be left alone. As they continue to march, troops begin disappearing, most likely because the Siniava troops are silently taking them as an intimidation tactic. Duke Phelan asks Paks and a few others to secretly retrieve one of the captains, and they begin the journey on boat.

● Chapter 28 - The chapter begins with Captain Cal Halveric’s kidnapping and rescue. Cal returns to camp dismembered and wounded but comforted in the fact that his father and the Duke do not see him in a poor light.

● Chapter 29 - The company finds the other men who were taken. Most are dead, and others are severely wounded. They find Siniava’s camp, and Paks is ready to fight. During the fighting, Stammel gives her a promotion to corporal so that she can help organize the remaining cohort. On the second day of the battle, rain complicates the battlefield. Siniava’s army retreats, and they pursue.


1. Why did Paks feel anger about Stammel’s order in Chapter 23? a. She was tired of fighting and wanted to sleep b. She was wanting to chase the retreating enemy c. She was wanting to eat before a cohort who had not fought much d. She wanted to stay and fight instead of run away

2. Later, in Chapter 24, Paks snaps at her recruit, Volya. Why? a. She dropped her shield again b. She missed her shift c. She slept through her watch d. She told Paks confidential information

3. Why did Halek think Paks was a cook, not a soldier? a. Because Paks is a woman b. Because Paks was serving food c. Because Paks had food stains on her uniform d. Because Paks was carrying food to the kitchens

4. During the siege of Sibili, why did black clouds appear? a. Rain and thunder plagued the battle b. Clerics used magic to cause confusion c. Soldiers using fire and tar left smoke everywhere

d. No one could explain the black clouds 5. Why did the Marshal talk to Paks after her injuries?

a. To convert her to Gird b. To tell her she was brave c. To see if she had evil intentions d. To see if she could make the medallion perform magic

6. What caused the Duke to become angry at the Pliuni, even after they agreed to fight with him?

a. They plundered a peaceful village b. They fought with Arcolin and injured a soldier c. They do not march as quickly, which slows them down d. They stole from Phelan’s supplies

7. Why did Duke Phelan immediately excuse one soldier from the secret mission? a. The soldier was injured b. The soldier looked scared c. The soldier sneezed d. The soldier was drunk

8. How did Devlin convince a complainer that Devlin deserved to be promoted to corporal? a. He staged a scene making it look like he had the blessing of the gods b. He challenged the complainer to a duel and won at the very end c. He punished the complainer with awful chores until the complainer stopped

complaining d. He told the complainer that he was made corporal because he bribed a sergeant

Answers:

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A


1. How is the landscape different in the South? What do these differences mean for planning battles?

2. What does a sapping team do, and why must their work be protected? 3. Why does the Marshal find Paks interesting? How would you explain how she survives

some of her encounters? 4. Why did Cal’s captors hurt him the way they did? Why does Cal think many will consider

him not worthy to lead because of it? Suggested Activities / Inquiry - Based Exploration

1. Paks tells the Marshal about the tales of heroes that reached her town. Some of those tales inspired her to serve. Collect some hero tales of your own, either through interviewing people or doing research. What makes those people heroic in your eyes?

2. Phelan is compared to a fox, and the agents who rescued Cal compare themselves to weasels. Why? What causes us to link character traits to one animal rather than another? What animal do you think you’re most like and why?


● Familiarize yourself with the following vocabulary and terms: ○ Jutting ○ Ravines ○ Breach ○ Onslaught ○ Reverberations ○ Derisive ○ Raucous ○ Impetus ○ Russet ○ Yeoman ○ Bolthole ○ Maw ○ Hewn ○ Palpable

● Focus questions or initiating activities: ○ Location can play a large part in the success or failure of a battle. Research

battles that relied on location. Some leaders, like in The Battle of Maldon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Maldon), do not always take advantage of their land. How should the Duke’s company prepare for the various locations you’ve seen so far?

○ Weather plays an important role in battle. Research battles affected negatively by weather or battles postponed by weather.

Chapter Summaries -

● Chapter 30 - The company continues to march in pursuit of Siniava. The Duke is ambushed, and Paks runs to his defense. As the march continues, the company finds itself surrounded and fighting in a terrible thunderstorm. Thanks to the Sorellin cavalry, they fight the enemy back, and the enemy disperses.

● Chapter 31 - The company pursues Siniava and begins to cross the river. The paladin and marshal return and talk to Paks. Alured tells the Duke of a secret passage to where Siniava has camped. The Duke puts Paks in charge of a unit that will wait at the end of the passage for Siniava and/or his men to escape. Paks guards at night and finds

shadows emerging and her whole side asleep, possibly by magic. Paks captures Siniava, who was trying to escape in animal form, and the paladin fights him. After Siniava dies, Paks tells her cohort the news. Stammel tells Paks that she is due leave and could consider going home for a vacation.


1. Why did the company have a hard time finding Siniava in Chapter 30? a. He hid himself magically b. He used another company’s colors to trick them c. He hid in maze-like ruins d. He hid under water

2. What was significant about the tattoos on the face of the men attacking the Duke during his ambush?

a. It meant they were Halverics b. It meant they were from a different tribe altogether c. It meant they were Siniava’s private guards d. It meant they were Siniava’s sons

3. What saved the company when they fought surrounded by enemy? a. Rain b. Halveric men c. Magic d. Sorellin cavalry

4. Why didn’t the pirate Alured keep Siniava out of his forest? a. He did not feel he could do it without killing him b. He is a pirate and claims he is neutral c. He received a bribe from Siniava to allow him safe passage d. He did not know Siniava went into his forest

5. Why did most think that Siviani would use the passage at night? a. He mostly travels at night b. Night gives him more cover to travel in secret c. He wants to move when most are sleeping d. All of the above

6. How did Siniava try to escape from the battle? a. By wearing an invisible cloak b. By turning into an animal c. By walking along the sides dressed as a soldier d. By producing rain

Answers:

1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A

5. D 6. B


1. How do you think Siniava managed to slip by them so often with his men? 2. What did the Duke mean when he told Paks she was “better than a shield” after his

ambush? 3. Evaluate the Duke’s decision to guard the passage rather than travel through it. What

would you have done and why? 4. The Duke lets Paks decide the fate of Siniava. What choice would you have made and

why? 5. Why does Paks decide to no longer wear the medallion?

Suggested Activities / Inquiry - Based Exploration

1. The Duke ordered the marches and battles out of a desire for revenge. Do you think the revenge was worth the cost? What other battles started for reasons such as revenge? Do you believe revenge alone would be worth it?

2. Secret tunnels and passageways exist in all sorts of places. The White House even has one! Research some famous secret passageways and how they were used. Then design your own. Where would you like to go to and what would you like to do?

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