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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 does Simon do with the organization he builds?

2. Where does the meeting of barons take place?

3. What does Simon ask Llewelyn for?

4. What argument is made in answer to the complaints?

5. What news does Edward give the de Montforts and Hal Planate genet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the Oxford Provisions change?

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

4. What judgment is made in the case?

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

6. What is going on in Wales as the tensions escalate between King Henry and Simon over the Oxford Provisions?

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

8. Why do Owain and Davydd invade Gwynedd?

9. Under what condition does Simon ultimately quit Gascony?

10. Describe the destruction of Bran de Montfort's army at Kenilworth.

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

Write an evaluative review of Falls the Shadow. What is this book's place in culture? What are its uses? Who is its audience? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the hero of Falls the Shadow? Is there one distinct hero? What other characters are competing for that position? What does it mean to be a hero in Falls the Shadow?

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