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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard say he did not tell Joanna about their father's cruel side in Chapter 32?
(a) To protect her.
(b) To protect John.
(c) To protect Davydd.
(d) To protect Llewelyn.

2. What reason does Elen give for not wanting to marry the man her father has chosen for her in Chapter 5?
(a) She wants to choose her own husband.
(b) She would prefer to be a nun.
(c) She loves someone else.
(d) She does not like him.

3. What surprise does Llewleyn arrange for Joanna in Chapter 5 after the wedding of their daughter, Elen?
(a) A wedding night as their first should have been.
(b) A new necklace.
(c) A candlelit dinner.
(d) A vacation to Shropeshire.

4. What news does a rider bring King John as he finishes his noon meal in Chapter 41?
(a) The men and horses carrying the national treasure have gotten caught in quicksand at high tide.
(b) King Louis is approaching with a large army.
(c) The Scots King approaches with a large army.
(d) Isabelle has died in childbirth.

5. In what seaport does King John end up attending a feast in Chapter 41 as he travels with his army in hopes of capturing the Scots King?
(a) Lincolnshire.
(b) Barnard.
(c) Dover.
(d) Lynn.

6. What castle falls to King Philip in Chapter 40 that leaves King John wondering if his people will betray him?
(a) Dover Castle.
(b) Windsor Castle.
(c) Nottingham Castle.
(d) Rochester Castle.

7. How does Llewelyn react in Chapter 8 when he walks in on an argument between Gruffydd and Joanna that has resulted in Gruffydd disrespecting his stepmother in public?
(a) Exhiles him to Normandy.
(b) Disowns him and sends him away.
(c) Imprisons him in a deserted castle.
(d) Orders his death.

8. Where do Llewelyn and Gruffydd meet in battle in Chapter 4?
(a) Tudur.
(b) Cader Idris.
(c) Aber.
(d) Craig Aderyn.

9. What causes the uproar in Joanna's chamber at the beginning of Chapter 27, an ordeal that Llewelyn swears to never undertake again?
(a) Elen has a bad tooth pulled.
(b) Elen has a boil lanced.
(c) Elen has her finger amputated.
(d) Elen has surgery to remove a thorn in her foot.

10. How long was Joanna imprisoned on the Irish Sea?
(a) Six months, twenty days.
(b) Twenty months, thirty days.
(c) Nine months, thirteen days.
(d) Twelve months, five days.

11. Who tells Llewelyn in Chapter 4 that Gruffydd has taken up arms against Wales, Llewelyn in particular?
(a) Rhys.
(b) Gwyn.
(c) Ednewain.
(d) Ednyved.

12. Why is Windsor Castle damaged and in disarray when Joanna arrives for a visit in Chapter 1?
(a) The results of years of starvation.
(b) The results of a three month siege.
(c) A riot after King John's death.
(d) A riot after King Henry's coronation.

13. Who gives King John directions for crossing the River Wellstream on the day following the feast in Chapter 41?
(a) The Prior.
(b) Brother Thomas.
(c) Peter of the Bail.
(d) Richard.

14. With whom does Joanna discover her daughter, Elen, is having an affair?
(a) Bran.
(b) Earl of Chester.
(c) Robert de Quincy.
(d) Richard.

15. What does Gruffydd find exciting about his first few months as King John's captive in Chapter 29?
(a) The travel.
(b) The freedom.
(c) The food.
(d) The company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Llewelyn go to see Joanna during their separation in Chapter 16 of Book 2?

2. What happened to Will de Braose after his indiscretion with Joanna was discovered?

3. Who does Joanna learn in Chapter 9 is to become Davydd's wife when she is old enough?

4. What argument do Llewelyn and Gruffydd have in Chapter 2?

5. How did Maude de Braose die?

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