51 pages 1 hour read

Elizabeth Gray Vining

Adam of the Road

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1942

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Essay Topics

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What is a minstrel? Why was minstrelsy so highly valued in the Middle Ages, and how does the novel reflect the profession’s importance?

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Is Roger a good father? Why or why not?

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Is Jankin redeemed by the end of the book? Write the story of his experiences with Nick, Adam, and Roger from Jankin’s perspective.