View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must Margaret leave Scotland without her children?
(a) Because she is trying to get away from them.
(b) Because she will return for them later, according to the plan.
(c) Because her plan to bring them failed.
(d) Because they start crying and refuse to leave.

2. What kind of birth does Margaret have with her first born?
(a) A magical one.
(b) An easy one.
(c) A very long but easy one.
(d) A difficult one.

3. Who is Bell-the-Cat in relation to Angus?
(a) His brother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandfather.

4. How does Angus respond when Margaret tries to seduce him for the first time?
(a) He fights it.
(b) He laughs at her lame attempts.
(c) He flees in terror.
(d) He succumbs.

5. Why is Angus single when Margaret becomes interested in him?
(a) Because he is too shy to meet anyone to get married to.
(b) Because his wife has just died.
(c) Because Margaret had her banished.
(d) Because he is too poor to find a wife.

6. Who is Angus in love with when Bell-the-Cat dies?
(a) Lady Jane Stuart.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mary.

7. Where does Margaret await the formal invitation from Henry to come to his court?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Windsor Castle.
(d) Morpeth Castle.

8. How long does Baby Arthur live for?
(a) A few years.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few months.
(d) A few hours.

9. Who is James?
(a) The King of Spain.
(b) The King of England.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The King of Scotland.

10. Where does Margaret have her first marriage ceremony to James?
(a) In Spain.
(b) In England.
(c) In France.
(d) In Scotland.

11. What is Anne's health like when she is first introduced in the novel?
(a) She is very sick and likely to die soon.
(b) She has some mental health problems but is otherwise okay.
(c) She is very, very healthy.
(d) She is pretty healthy but breaks her leg riding her horse.

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

13. Why is the alliance between Albany and Angus particularly scandalous?
(a) Because they are lovers.
(b) Because they both hate each other.
(c) Because it involves Angus scheming against his wife, the queen.
(d) Because they are siblings but don't know it.

14. Who is John Stuart?
(a) The Duke of Albany.
(b) James's illegitimate son.
(c) Margaret's cousin.
(d) Margaret's illegitimate son.

15. Who is Alexander?
(a) One of James's illegitimate sons.
(b) James's cousin.
(c) James's father.
(d) Margaret's illegitimate son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of wedding do Angus and Margaret have?

2. What country does Henry invade shortly after the second baby James is born?

3. What does Margaret eventually realize after baby James dies about how James treats her in regard to his political affairs?

4. How does Lord Drummond feel about the possible marriage between Angus and Margaret?

5. Who eventually calls on Albany to go to Scotland?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 542 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample