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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. Oonagh decides to start a relationship with whom?

2. Queen Mary's life is at stake and ____________ are suspects.

3. Lymond discovers that some ______________ given to Queen Mary could have been poisoned.

4. What pet does Queen Mary have on the hunt with her?

5. Which person does Sir George name as a possible assassin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What suspicious behavior occurs among the characters when the court's hunt begins the next day?

3. What are Queen Mary and Jenny doing at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What does Lymond learn about the cheetah from yesterday's hunt?

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

6. Why does Lymond (Thady) feel fortunate to be granted a stay in France by the King?

7. Who are the two notable characters mixing with the Irish passengers on board the La Sauvee which is bound for Dieppe, France?

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

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

10. What ulterior motives does Oonagh have when she agrees to beginning a relationship with O'LiamRoe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Lymond and Thady. What are their roles within the story? What must Lymond be expert in in order to carry out the personality game in the book? What purpose do both Lymond and Thady serve? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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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