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The Reckoning Quiz

Sharon Kay Penman
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The Reckoning Quiz

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1)

What happens if Llewelyn were to agree to do homage to King Edward? (from Chapters 11, Montargis, France, March 1275 - 13, The Cog Holy Cross, off the Isles of Scilly, January 1276)

He would be allowed to live in the castle again.
He would be highly respected by all members of society.
He would avoid being sent to jail.
He would look weak to his enemies and to the king.
2)

What does Caitlin come to Hugh disguised as? (from Chapters 37, Dolwyddelan, Wales, December 1282 - 40, Shrewsbury, England, October 1283)

A beggar.
A monk.
A man.
A pregnant woman.
3)

Where is the crew of Ellen's cog stranded in Chapter 14? (from Chapters 14, Bristol, England, January 1276 - 16, Worcester, England, September 1276)

Bristol.
Chester.
Ginoa.
Emir.
4)

What does Ellen threaten Thomas with in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 11, Montargis, France, March 1275 - 13, The Cog Holy Cross, off the Isles of Scilly, January 1276)

She will tell Edward he hit her.
She will kill him if Amaury dies.
She will scare his name forever across the land.
That she will tell Edward he tried to rape her.
5)

How do the prison guards treat Amaury in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 14, Bristol, England, January 1276 - 16, Worcester, England, September 1276)

They feel guilty treating a priest poorly, but follow orders to do so.
They taunt him.
With pity and kindness.
They starve him and prod him with sticks.
6)

Once Davydd realizes his mistake upon meeting Ellen, what does he do to try and fix it? (from Chapters 17, Windsor Castle, England, May 1277 - 20, Rhuddlan Castle, Wales, November 1277)

Bows and apologizes.
Toasts her.
Changes the subject quickly to cover his embarassament.
Kisses her hand and asks for forgiveness.
7)

At the beginning of Chapter 38, why are Hugh and Amaury planning to go to Wales? (from Chapters 37, Dolwyddelan, Wales, December 1282 - 40, Shrewsbury, England, October 1283)

To confront Davydd.
To seek protection from Davydd.
To join Davydd's war efforts.
To get Caitlin.
8)

Where are Davydd and his family taken to face King Edward? (from Chapters 37, Dolwyddelan, Wales, December 1282 - 40, Shrewsbury, England, October 1283)

Chester castle.
Dolwyddelan Castle.
Rhuddlan castle.
Corfe castle.
9)

Why does Davydd single Ellen out initially to ask a question in Chapter 17? (from Chapters 17, Windsor Castle, England, May 1277 - 20, Rhuddlan Castle, Wales, November 1277)

He thinks he recognizes her.
She looks friendly.
She is the only other person around.
She is the prettiest girl around.
10)

Who does Hugh owe his life to? (from Chapters 14, Bristol, England, January 1276 - 16, Worcester, England, September 1276)

Thomas.
Edward.
Brian.
Ellen.
11)

Llewelyn learns that his brother Rhodri has taken a(n) _________ wife. (from Chapters 27, Hafod-y-llan, Nanhwynain, Wales, September 1281 - 29, Llanfaes, Wales, March 1282)

Irish.
Scottish.
Welsh.
English.
12)

How does Davydd feel about the land Edward rewards him with in Chapter 19? (from Chapters 17, Windsor Castle, England, May 1277 - 20, Rhuddlan Castle, Wales, November 1277)

Guilty.
Deserving.
Exctatic.
Suspicious.
13)

Who loans Hugh money in Chapter 14? (from Chapters 14, Bristol, England, January 1276 - 16, Worcester, England, September 1276)

Ben Issac Asher.
Issac Ben Asher.
Issac Asher-Ben.
Asher Ben Issac.
14)

Who does Hugh seek out in Chapter 33 to inform them of Ellen's death? (from Chapters 30, Llanfaes, Wales, March 1282 - 33, Abner, Wales, June 1282)

Amaury.
Rhodri.
Edmund.
Edward.
15)

What castle is Ellen taken to at the end of Chapter 13? (from Chapters 11, Montargis, France, March 1275 - 13, The Cog Holy Cross, off the Isles of Scilly, January 1276)

Dolwyddelan.
Corfe.
Chester.
Bristle.
16)

By Chapter 26, how long has the church been without an appointed Pope? (from Chapters 24, Abbey of Aberconwy, Wales, September 1279 - 26, Sherborne Castle, Dorsetshire, England, March 1281)

6 months.
5 months.
3 months.
1 year.
17)

Who escorts Julianna to her destination after Ellen dies? (from Chapters 30, Llanfaes, Wales, March 1282 - 33, Abner, Wales, June 1282)

Hugh.
Caitlin.
Llewelyn.
Elizabeth.
18)

What does the charter that Edward surprises Llewelyn with on his wedding say prevent Llewelyn from doing? (from Chapters 21, Westminster, England, December 1277 - 23, Worcester, England, October 1278)

Keeping his first born son.
Offering soldiers to the King's enemies.
Offering sanctuary to the King's enemies.
Declaring war on Edward at any time.
19)

What does John Peckham relay that Edward wants Davydd to join? (from 34, Aber, Wales, October 1282 - 36, Cwm-hir Abbey, Wales, December 1282)

The English army.
The crusades in the Holy Land.
The English church.
His team of advisors.
20)

Who betrays Davydd and his family? (from Chapters 37, Dolwyddelan, Wales, December 1282 - 40, Shrewsbury, England, October 1283)

Edmund.
The Welsh.
Elizabeth.
Hugh.
21)

What is the first question Davydd ever asks Ellen? (from Chapters 17, Windsor Castle, England, May 1277 - 20, Rhuddlan Castle, Wales, November 1277)

If she admires him.
What she thinks she doing.
If she knows where his brother is.
What women look for in a man.
22)

Where has Amaury been moved to in Chapter 25? (from Chapters 24, Abbey of Aberconwy, Wales, September 1279 - 26, Sherborne Castle, Dorsetshire, England, March 1281)

Sherborne.
Chester.
Dolwyddelan.
Bristol.
23)

In Chapter 18, Llewelyn still has hope that they can win the war, but he concedes that he fears God might be ________. (from Chapters 17, Windsor Castle, England, May 1277 - 20, Rhuddlan Castle, Wales, November 1277)

Angry.
Dead.
English.
Staying out of it.
24)

What word does Llewelyn finally receive regarding the King's decision on Arwystli? (from Chapters 24, Abbey of Aberconwy, Wales, September 1279 - 26, Sherborne Castle, Dorsetshire, England, March 1281)

The King will split the land between himself and Llewelyn.
The King will grand Llewelyn the land.
The King will not abide by the treaty terms.
The King has thrown the case out.
25)

How many of the knights aboard Ellen's cog are killed in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 11, Montargis, France, March 1275 - 13, The Cog Holy Cross, off the Isles of Scilly, January 1276)

All.
One.
Half.
All but two.
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