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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 argument is made in answer to the complaints?

2. How many people are members of the council in the Oxford Provisions?

3. Where is Edward trapped?

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

5. How does Edward try to help Henry raise an army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the defeat of Simon's army at Evesham.

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

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

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

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

6. What judgment is made in the case?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using specific instances from the text, explain the symbolism of the book's title. What is the shadow, and where does it fall? What effect does the title have on the book? How does is guide the reader's expectations? How does the book work against the title?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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