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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What authority has stood behind the Lusignans?

2. How does Simon's army attempt to escape?

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

4. Who is the head of the barons who are frustrated by the Lusignans?

5. What is Simon accused of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What do the Oxford Provisions change?

8. Why doesn't Nell de Montfort turn over castles as required by treaty, and what happens to resolve this issue?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character sketch of the author based on her style and content. What values does she hold dear? What are her hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think she is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between historical fiction and narrative fiction that is not grounded in historical fact? How do fiction and history complement each other or counteract each other in Falls the Shadow?

Essay Topic 3

Would you recommend Falls the Shadow? For what purposes would you recommend Falls the Shadow, and what kinds of readers would you recommend it for? What other book would you recommend that would cover the same material or tell the same story in a different way?

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