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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. How does Edward's army defeat Simon's at Evesham?

2. Who rescues the Queen from the attack?

3. Who mediates between King Henry and Simon de Montfort?

4. What does Davydd hope he can do in Wales?

5. What do Simon and his knights do after they get Henry's letter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the Oxford Provisions change?

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

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

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

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

7. What brings Simon to renounce his loyalty to King Henry?

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

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

10. Why do Owain and Davydd invade Gwynedd?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is missing from this book? What should have been covered or presented that was not? What is the effect of this absence? Describe an element that ought to have been covered, and explain why it would have made the book stronger.

Essay Topic 2

Nell is Henry's sister, and Simon de Montfort's wife--what is her role in the opposition between the two men? What makes their differences so great that even being in-laws cannot resolve them? What role does the idea of family have, in their opposition?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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