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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alfrida react to the insistence that Ethelred go to the coronation?
(a) She locks herself in her Bower.
(b) She breaks down and sobs.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She hits Alfhere in the face with all her might.

2. When Rumon meets Breaca of Uther, what does he notices?
(a) That she is in failing health.
(b) That she is dead.
(c) That she is dying.
(d) That she has only one leg.

3. What does Merewyn receive from Rumon in Chapter 7?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) A deed to land in France.
(c) A castle.
(d) A letter.

4. What do those whom the King has summoned find when they arrive at Court?
(a) That the King has had just had a male heir.
(b) That the King is getting married.
(c) That the castle was being attacked by Vikings.
(d) That the King is dying.

5. How old was King Edgar?
(a) 40.
(b) 23.
(c) 59.
(d) 31.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Poldu remain alive after the attack?

2. How does Court refer to Alfrida after King Edgar dies?

3. What happens to make the Council want to crown King Edgar's choice to succeed him?

4. What does the Prior tell Rumon about Merewyn?

5. Why does Alfrida not want Ethelred to attend Edward's coronation?

(see the answer key)

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