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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 3-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Walter de Hodnet attempt to bribe Llewelyn and his men?
(a) Gold and horses.
(b) Lands in France.
(c) Horses and French coins.
(d) Lands in England.

2. From whom do the people of Wales believe they are descended?
(a) Persephone and Hades.
(b) Brutus and the citizens of ancient Troy.
(c) Hercules and the demigods of Greece.
(d) Caesar and the citizens of Rome.

3. Who is Stephen de Hodnet?
(a) A young neighbor Llewelyn befriends.
(b) A local politician Llewelyn annoys.
(c) A friend of Llewelyn's stepfather.
(d) A bully who tries to break Llewelyn's arm.

4. What is the name of the Castle where Llewelyn lived with his mother and stepfather in 1183?
(a) Caus Castle.
(b) Shropshire Castle.
(c) Shrewsbury Castle.
(d) Westbury Castle.

5. What does Joanna remember the most about her trip to find her father?
(a) It was exciting.
(b) It was dirty and uncomfortable.
(c) It was a great deal of fun.
(d) It was full of uncertainty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many separate kingdoms are there in Wales as the novel begins?

2. Why does Eleanor of Aquitaine take one hundred thousand silver marks to Germany in January of 1194?

3. What does Llewelyn plan to do now that he has returned to Wales?

4. What language does Llewelyn speak while in Wales?

5. Who does Joanna think John is when she is first brought to him in La Vieille?

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