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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Edward die?
(a) Alfrida poisons him.
(b) His foot is entangled in his horse's stirrup and he is dragged, face down, over the rocks.
(c) Cild and Wulfgar jump Edward and beat him.
(d) Ethelred stabs Edward in the heart.

3. How does the Queen react to the King's decision as to whom he has chosen to succeed him?
(a) She is too upset at the King's dying to react.
(b) She also gives her blessing.
(c) She stalks out of the room in a rage.
(d) She is in shock.

4. What is Breaca's dying wish?
(a) That Merewyn be taken to her aunt, Uther's sister, in Shaftsbury.
(b) That Merewyn be married to Rumon.
(c) That Merwyn be named to the King's Court.
(d) That Merewyn be told the truth of her identity.

5. Who sent Rumon to Glastonbury Abbey?
(a) King Edgar.
(b) Queen Edgive.
(c) Dunstan.
(d) Queen Alfrida.

6. Who manipulates the council into wanting to crown King Edgar's choice?
(a) Queen Alfrida.
(b) Prince Edward.
(c) Rumon.
(d) Archbishop Dunstan.

7. What message does Gunner deliver from Edward to Alfrida?
(a) That this would be a good time to consider retiring from Court.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) That King Edward means to have her executed.
(d) That she should not speak to the King unless she is spoken to.

8. Who does Rumon see Alfrida give a cup to?
(a) Edward.
(b) Dunstan.
(c) Ethelred.
(d) Merewyn.

9. What does Athelwald do after his report to the King?
(a) He returns to Court and becomes the King's closest adviser.
(b) He is killed in battle with the Vikings.
(c) He disappears from Court and marries Ordgar's daughter himself.
(d) He asks the King's permission to marry the princess.

10. How does Rumon react to the appearance of the Queen?
(a) He is struck by her beauty.
(b) He is proud to see her.
(c) He is sickened.
(d) He is appaled by her clothing.

11. What happens to make the Council want to crown King Edgar's choice to succeed him?
(a) They see that Edward is the best choice.
(b) Their love for King Edgar.
(c) A miracle.
(d) The Queen.

12. Who celebrates Edward's requiem mass?
(a) There is no mass. Edward is buried quickly.
(b) Dunstan and Bishop Ethelwold.
(c) Archbishop Dunstan alone.
(d) Bishop Ethelwold alone.

13. How does Rumon differentiate the Prior from the other monks?
(a) The Prior is the one in deepest prayer.
(b) Ruman can't tell the Prior from the other monks.
(c) The Prior introduces himself immediately.
(d) The Prior is the fattest.

14. Who is the Queen of England?
(a) Queen Alfrida.
(b) Queen Dunstana.
(c) Queen Eneda.
(d) Queen Edgive.

15. How does Merewyn react to Rumon's betrothal?
(a) By telling him that she is in love with him.
(b) By telling him she's very happy for him.
(c) By telling him he is either mad or bewitched - or both.
(d) By sobbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bishop Ehtelwold donate?

2. What does Rumon feel responsible for?

3. What is Dunstan suggesting to Rumon after his stay at Glastonbury Abbey?

4. With whom does Dunstan suggest that Rumon marry and have children?

5. What is the name of Earl Ordgar's daughter?

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