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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six/Thirty-Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nirac overhears John's declaration to Katherine. He decides to take matters into his own hands by:
(a) Poisoning Hugh
(b) Putting Hugh on the front lines in battle
(c) Poisoning Katherine
(d) Poisoning Costanza

2. What assumption has Katherine made about her release from the convent?
(a) That someone has hired her as a governess
(b) That she's being transferred to another convent
(c) That her sister Philippa has sent for her
(d) That a husband has been chosen for her and she will soon be married

3. How have John's concerns about his heritage affected him?
(a) He feels the matter is resolved and doesn't understand why others are still questioning whether he's the king's son
(b) Hardly, he's as cool as ever
(c) He's obsessed, on the verge of madness
(d) He's too busy to think about those problems

4. Also at the House of Commons, Alice Perrers is accused of:
(a) Spying for the Italians
(b) Putting a spell on the Queen
(c) Bribery, fraud, theft, and holding the king with witchcraft
(d) Spying for the Castilians

5. Why does Katherine find Philippa's letter so upsetting?
(a) Philippa assumes that Katherine is living in great comfort and luxury
(b) Philippa says Katherine is a bad person who deserves an equally bad husband
(c) Philippa refuses to visit her
(d) Philippa preaches to her about childbearing

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Katherine go home?

2. In a conversation with Katherine, Brother William tells her that Pieter and the two monks have been banished to Cyprus. He also tells her to:

3. What does John realize is causing his insanity?

4. Who offers to take a message to the king on John's behalf?

5. Katherine sends a letter to the duke. In it she asks him to:

(see the answer key)

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