Books were cheap in Tudor times. true false
The men who owned them couldn't read. true false
Unfortunately the pages didn't survive. true false
The covers are made from leather and wood. true false
Sparrow feathers were used to make pens. true false
Ink was made from oak galls (find out what they are!) true false
Most people could write in Tudor times. true false
The ink pot swung from a cord to stop it spilling. true false
9 books were found on the Mary Rose. true false
Carving knives were used to cut the pen nib. (What's our name for a small pocket knife?) true false


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