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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. Under what condition does Simon say he will leave his post?
(a) If Henry pays his debts.
(b) If Henry gives him an income.
(c) If Henry finds him a better position elsewhere.
(d) If Henry makes him a royal counselor.

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

3. What is Simon involved in when he hears of the illness of his daughter?
(a) Political meetings.
(b) Military planning.
(c) A military campaign.
(d) Financial negotiations.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Simon have a falling out?

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

3. What does Simon meet when he gets to London?

4. What does Llewelyn want Davydd to see?

5. What do Nell and Richard try to convince Guy de Lusignan to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Simon's body after death?

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

4. What is Simon de Montfort accused of by the lords of Gascony?

5. What is Simon's role in the controversy over the Lusignans?

6. What is Edward's role in the opposition between Simon and King Henry?

7. What judgment is made in the case?

8. How does Edward raise an army?

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

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

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