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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument is made in answer to the complaints?
(a) That Simon was only doing what was necessary.
(b) That the lords are too well taken care of, and are getting spoiled.
(c) That the lords themselves were corrupt.
(d) That Simon has the right as seneschal to do what he likes.

2. What do Simon and his knights do after they get Henry's letter?
(a) Pledge themselves to be Henry's loyal subjects.
(b) Renounce their loyalty to him.
(c) Surround Henry's position.
(d) Vow to kill Henry or die trying.

3. Where does Simon find Henry holed up?
(a) Dover.
(b) Lewes.
(c) London.
(d) Northampton.

4. What is Simon accused of?
(a) Changing the laws without due process.
(b) Stealing from the king.
(c) Treating the lords unfairly.
(d) Betraying the king.

5. What brings Nell back to England?
(a) Simon's political troubles.
(b) Elen's pregnancy.
(c) War.
(d) Financial difficulties.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bran de Montfort squash Edward's escape attempt?

2. What is Simon involved in when he hears of the illness of his daughter?

3. How does Henry behave when he sees Simon again in 1240?

4. What is Henry's response to the outcome?

5. What happens in the first wave of the attack?

(see the answer key)

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