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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Stephen's monastery, what were boys discouraged from doing?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Writing to family.
(c) Having friendships.
(d) Going outdoors.

2. Why is Lady Bess's death a blessing for Celia?
(a) Celia will inherate Lady Bess's fortune.
(b) Celia can now return to Cowdray.
(c) Lady Bess was horribly mean to Celia.
(d) Bess's funeral will take place instead of Celia's wedding.

3. What does Richard notice Celia is using more of than usual?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Make up.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Hair spray.

4. Who is Emma Allen's younger sister married to?
(a) The Duke of Northumberland.
(b) Tom Marsdon.
(c) Sir Anthony's brother.
(d) Dr. Julian.

5. In what month do Celia and Ursula set out to return to Cowdray?
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) June.
(d) July.

6. What does Celia say of the men in Cumberland?
(a) They are better than the men at Cowdray.
(b) They will be boorish.
(c) They will not turn her away.
(d) They will not appreciate her.

7. In Part 2, Chapter 10, what position does Stephen now hold at Cowdray?
(a) Sir Anthony's consultant.
(b) Sir Anthony's secretary.
(c) Sir Anthony's caretaker.
(d) Sir Anthony's lawyer.

8. Why does Stephen suggest Celia should return to staying at the Spread Eagle?
(a) So that she can collect information from travelers.
(b) So she can meet a handsome young traveler.
(c) So he can have some privacy.
(d) So that they can maintain distance from one another.

9. What keeps Celia awake at night in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Thinking of how miserable Stephen must be.
(b) Her uncomfortable bed.
(c) A noisy banquet being thrown by the King.
(d) Nightmares about Emma Allen.

10. Why does Julian bleed Mrs Allen and order her a cold compress? .
(a) It is the only way to cure her.
(b) Mrs. Allen insists on being bled.
(c) Mr. Allen offers to pay any amount for her treatment.
(d) To impress his audience.

11. What is Stephen's condition when he is retrieved from the dungeon?
(a) Stephen is furious.
(b) Stephen is starving.
(c) Stephen is exhausted.
(d) Stephen is delirious.

12. How is Lady Jane Grey related to King Edward?
(a) She is his half cousin.
(b) She is his half sister.
(c) She is his aunt.
(d) She is his daughter.

13. At Cowdray mansion, what does Celia ask about near the fireplace?
(a) A flickering light.
(b) A black thing.
(c) A dark box.
(d) A woman.

14. How does the King begin to act toward the end of his visit?
(a) Jubilant.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Tired.
(d) Moody.

15. Which princess in exile does Ursula's party seek in Hudson?
(a) Princess Elizabeth.
(b) Princess Anne.
(c) Princess Mary.
(d) Princess Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Celia and Lady Ursula greeted at Namworth Castle?

2. How does Stephen respond to Celia kissing him?

3. How old is Celia in Part 2, Chapter 9?

4. Where is Stephen being hidden during the King's stay?

5. How does Celia respond to Simkin kissing her?

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