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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 24, for what is Llewelyn having trouble receiving justice from the English courts?

2. Who betrays Davydd and his family?

3. What does Elund announce in Chapter 28?

4. What is the relationship between Hugh and Caitlin in Chapter 24?

5. When Llewelyn and Davydd argue about part grievances in Chapter 24, what does Llewelyn think?

Short Essay Questions

1. As a rebellion between the English and Welsh appears inevitable in Chapter 25, how are Davydd and Llewelyn reacting differently?

2. What happens to Llewelyn when he is in the South in Chapter 36, trying to secure the loyalty of the men there?

3. How does Edmund talk Edward into truly agreed to seek peace?

4. What actions does Edward take in Chapter 22 to gain Llewelyn's trust and demonstrate that he plans to protect Llewelyn as his liege lord?

5. What is significant about the day Davydd decides to lead his attack?

6. What news does Elund surprise everyone with in Chapter 28?

7. What does Edward do on Llewelyn's wedding day to try and ruin it?

8. Who is Roger de Mortimer?

9. What is offered the second time Edward sends John over to a peace offering, and how is this offering received.

10. Describe Llewelyn and Ellen's first meeting at Westminster.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Llewleyn and Davydd take very different approaches to nearly everything. They both consider themselves a leader. Compare and contrast Llewelyn and Davydd's leadership tactics and successes or failures.

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 King Edward's character. Does he have any redeeming qualities, or is he pure evil? Does the author do a good job of making him seem human? Does he show any character growth throughout The Reckoning?

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