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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Thady to discuss Thady's behavior and to learn what Thady had agreed to?

2. Who joins Thady in the rooftop race?

3. Where is the French court headed for Christmas?

4. What does Sir George tell Lymond about the Queen Mother?

5. Rouen is the capital city in _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have so many people congregated in Rouen, and how does Thady divert disaster when the elephants are spooked in the parade?

2. Why does Sir George tell Lymond that Queen Catherine might be the would-be assassin?

3. Why does Lymond determine that he must be the bait for whomever is trying to poison Queen Mary?

4. What is the role of Mary de Guise, and why does she require the services of Crawford of Lymond?

5. What are the Queen Mother's plans for her and Queen Mary's future? How do many people at court feel about the plans?

6. What does Lymond explain to Abernaci about the excitement during the parade?

7. What disappoints the Queen Mother about Lymond and what alter ego does Lymond reveal?

8. Explain how Lymond (Thandy) wins over the King to be allowed to stay in France for a longer period of time?

9. Explain how O'LiamRoe is duped into an unfortunate encounter with the King and what the King's reaction is.

10. Why does Lymond have a discussion with Abernaci regarding poisons he has for the elephants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What is this literary technique called? What was the source of some of the characters' ambitions? What did they covet? Why were they consumed with attaining their goals? Cite examples that support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Catherine de' Medici. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Lymond (Thady). What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

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