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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. Knowing he is poisoned, __________________ tries to preserve his life while making it seem as if he did not realize he had been poisoned.

2. What does O'LiamRoe do that shocks the King's courtiers?

3. Where does Thady go when the race is over?

4. What happens to Thady during dinner with the King?

5. Who is Abernaci?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of much of the conflict in Europe in the mid-1500s?

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

3. In what way does Robin Stewart stand up to John Stewart?

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

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

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

7. What act must the Queen Mother put on during her visit to France?

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

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

10. What role does Thady take on at the French court as it moves from one destination to another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Jenny Fleming. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Jenny's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply QUEENS' PLAY? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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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