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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. What item of Thady's is found outside the Hotel Moutier which had been on fire?

2. King Henry's daughter, Elizabeth, is to marry ___________________.

3. Who kills Brice?

4. What does Queen Mary say to Oonagh the next day that makes Oonagh run away?

5. Who believes Lord d'Aubigny's denial that John Stewart was part of the assassination plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the statement regarding a dog not being fed or being fed by a trespasser relevant for this chapter?

2. What is Robin's sentence for his part in the plot to murder Queen Mary? Why will the sentence not be carried out?

3. What role does satire play in the story, and especially in Lymond's life?

4. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?

5. How does O'LiamRoe enjoy the English court and what is the one aspect of the French court that is still of interest to him?

6. What is the result of Robin's attacking Lymond while the court members are enjoying an evening out of doors?

7. What deal does the French Ambassador offer to Brice and why is Brice reluctant to take it?

8. Why is it important for O'LiamRoe to go to Oonagh to attain her compliance with talking about the murder plot?

9. Where does Lymond end up after being captured by Oonagh and rescued from the hotel fire?

10. What does Lymond learn about who is conspiring against him and Queen Mary and why it is necessary for Lymond to die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mary de Guise was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Mary de Guise's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

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