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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. In Chapter 18, Llewelyn still has hope that they can win the war, but he concedes that he fears God might be ________.

2. In what castle does King Edward want Llewelyn to swear homage in?

3. Owen de la Pole is Gruffydd's ___________.

4. What is Llewelyn seeking to honor by asking Nell what he does in Chapter 11?

5. How does Edward feel about Ellen pouring her glass out at Davydd's feet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the three crew members allowed to live in Chapter 13, and what happens to them?

2. What is unique about Nell de Montfort's living arrangement?

3. With what actions does Llewelyn respond in hearing the murder plot against him?

4. Describe the situation created for the Jews by Edward.

5. What is Amaury's prison experience like in Chapter 15?

6. How and why does Davydd get married?

7. What does Llewelyn do in Chapter 11 when he realizes he desperately need a heir?

8. What is Amaury's connection to the de Montfort brothers?

9. How does Hugh compare himself to the King in Chapter 15, and what is the outcome?

10. How is a messenger able to wound Edward in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Davydd and Llewelyn's different strategies for a war or rebellion against England. What were the brothers' different reasons for their strategies? Whose made more sense, and why?

Essay Topic 2

Ellen and Caitlin both show that they are not confined by the gender role and expectations of their time and class. Compare and contrast these two women and how they broke through gender barriers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Reckoning, identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

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