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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edward get into Northampton to attack Simon's army?
(a) Simon thought he was letting him in for a negotiation.
(b) He batters down the walls.
(c) A monk weakened the wall.
(d) Inhabitants of the city defeated Simons army and then opened the gates.

2. What is the result of Simon's plan to escape?
(a) It fails and Simon surrenders to save the army.
(b) Most of the army escapes.
(c) A standoff that lasts for months.
(d) The army is slaughtered.

3. How does the falling out affect Edward?
(a) He is set free by Bran de Montfort.
(b) He is set free by the Earl of Gloucester.
(c) He is killed by Simon.
(d) He is exiled to France.

4. What happens when Simon commits his whole force to the attack?
(a) They quickly overrun the city.
(b) They are attacked from the flank, and routed.
(c) They become confused, and end up fighting each other.
(d) They are stalemated for days.

5. How is Simon's leg broken?
(a) Falling from a horse.
(b) In battle.
(c) When he trips down a flight of stairs in the palace.
(d) In an assassination attempt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues the Queen from the attack?

2. Under what condition does Simon say he will leave his post?

3. Why is Simon called to England again?

4. How does Nell de Montfort complicate a peace between England and France?

5. What does Simon have the chance to do, but turns it down?

Short Essay Questions

1. What judgment is made in the case?

2. What complications are caused by King Louis' mediation?

3. What problems does Simon confront after his victory over Henry?

4. How does Simon's defeat affect Llewelyn and Nell?

5. What problems does Simon encounter after subduing King Henry?

6. How does is Edward treated when he is trapped him at Gloucester Castle?

7. What is the outcome of Owain and Davydd's fight for Gwynedd?

8. How is Simon's army nearly wiped out?

9. What is Simon's defense to the lords' accusations?

10. Describe the fight that leads to Henry's surrender.

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