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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. Why does Henry want to stop at Evesham?
(a) To attend mass.
(b) To attack Simon's army.
(c) To sleep inside.
(d) To see a mistress.

2. What does Henry tell Simon in his letter?
(a) He wants Simon to surrender.
(b) He wants to negotiate.
(c) He refuses a truce.
(d) He wants a truce.

3. How does Edward's army defeat Simon's at Evesham?
(a) They disguise themselves with captured uniforms from Bran's army.
(b) They send false reports of peace in the outskirts of the town.
(c) They approach silently at dawn.
(d) They approach flying Bran's standards.

4. What do Davydd and Owain want to gain by invading Gwynedd?
(a) They want Llewelyn to split his lands between his brothers.
(b) They want to unify Wales against England.
(c) They want to rule Wales.
(d) They want to deliver Wales to England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Simon accused of?

2. What gives Simon cause to worry after his victory?

3. What does Nell do for Elen's children?

4. What have Henry's barons been trying to convince him to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What problem have the Lusignan confronted King Henry with?

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

4. Under what condition does Simon ultimately quit Gascony?

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

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

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

8. How does Edward raise an army?

9. What are the conditions Simon imposes on King Henry when he triumphs over him?

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

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