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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four 1376 - 1377/Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Isolda?
(a) A mysterious servant who charmed the royals
(b) Alice Perrer's older sister
(c) John of Gaunt's sister
(d) John of Gaunt's mother

2. What announcement does the Duke of Lancaster make when he arrives?
(a) Henry prefers to be known as Harry, Prince of Wales
(b) Henry won't attend the festivities
(c) Henry Trastamare has sailed with Christopher Columbus to the New World
(d) Henry Trastamare has usurped the throne of Castile

3. As Katherine passes the skin market at Danesgate, she sees:
(a) A nun from the convent
(b) Alice Perrers
(c) Costanza
(d) Philippa

4. What does Geoffrey Chaucer feel about Katherine's relationship with John?
(a) That it's inappropriate
(b) He approves
(c) He thinks it will be great source material for his next work
(d) He could care less

5. Why does Katherine not hesitate to go into the plague-contaminated Bolingbroke?
(a) Two sorcerers accompany her
(b) She is a hot-headed stubborn woman who does whatever she wants
(c) She is immune to the plague
(d) She wears a special mask that makes her immune

Short Answer Questions

1. When John returns to celebrate St. George's Day, what does Katherine find Hawise doing in her bedroom?

2. How did Katherine's mother die?

3. Why does Philippa end up sending Katherine to Bolingbroke?

4. Who prevents Nichola from drowning the newborn baby?

5. In addition to dystentery, what else plagues Hugh?

(see the answer key)

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