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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Reckless Marriage and the Deserted Queen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margaret eventually realize after baby James dies about how James treats her in regard to his political affairs?
(a) That he takes her advice.
(b) That he will just pretend to listen to her.
(c) That she has to pretend to give him advice so he feels smart.
(d) That he has absolutely no idea how to rule and cries about it every night.

2. How old is Henry when the novel opens?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. After her second child is born, how does Margaret feel about her future childbearing possibilities?
(a) That they are hopeless.
(b) That she better adopt if she is ever going to have children.
(c) That she needs a new husband.
(d) That she will someday have healthy children.

4. Who wrote "The Thistle and the Rose"?
(a) Joanne Ralston.
(b) Jean Wool.
(c) J. K. Rowling.
(d) Jean Plaidy.

5. Which two siblings are most at odds as children?
(a) Mary and Henry.
(b) Margaret and Mary.
(c) Henry and Margaret.
(d) No one; they all get along perfectly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry respond to Margaret's request for her inheritance?

2. How do the common people respond to Margaret as she travels to marry James?

3. What prevents Margaret from moving more quickly with Angus?

4. When is baby James's birthday?

5. Who becomes the King of Scotland when James dies?

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