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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did Stephen begin his religious studies?
(a) Twenty-one years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Eighteen years old.
(d) Fifteen years old.

2. How does Celia feel about the plan for her to marry?
(a) Celia is hesitant.
(b) Celia is ecstatic.
(c) Celia feels betrayed by Ursula.
(d) Celia feels fortunate that she will be made a wife at such a young age.

3. The day after he kisses her, how does Simkin react when Celia tries to smile at him?
(a) Simkin smiles back.
(b) Simkin insults Celia.
(c) Simkin blushes.
(d) Simkin ignores Celia.

4. How is Lady Ursula feeling by the time the party reaches Cumberland?
(a) Sickly.
(b) Tired.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Homesick.

5. Who does Celia see having sex in the stable?
(a) Elizabeth Darce and Wat.
(b) Simkin and Wat.
(c) Simkin and Georgie.
(d) Georgie and Ursula.

6. Why does Stephen hide while the King is visiting?
(a) Stephen is not nobility.
(b) Stephen's father was the King's enemy.
(c) Stephen is a monk.
(d) Stephen owes a guardsman money.

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

8. How does Simkin feel after kissing Celia?
(a) Sad.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Confused.
(d) Delighted.

9. Where does Ursula provide Julian a place to stay the night?
(a) In her private chambers.
(b) At the gamekeeper's cottage.
(c) In the stables.
(d) At the Spread Eagle.

10. How does Lady Bess die?
(a) Lady Bess is trampled by a horse.
(b) Lady Bess stabs herself.
(c) Lady Bess dies of influenza.
(d) Lady Bess falls down a well.

11. How does Emma Allen intend to get the property she wants?
(a) By appealing to the King.
(b) By spending a lot of money.
(c) By threatening Sir Anthony.
(d) By trading her other properties.

12. What is the name of Wat's son?
(a) Fulke.
(b) Simkin.
(c) Barnaby.
(d) Oswyn.

13. In Part 2, Chapter 10 who warns Sir Anthony that he should show support for the King?
(a) John Hoby.
(b) Wat.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Ursula.

14. Who does Julian think is enamored with him?
(a) Magdalene Ducre.
(b) Celia.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Lady Ursula.

15. Who is Wat Farrier?
(a) Sir Anthony's secretary.
(b) Cowdray's coachman.
(c) The Abbot at Battle Abbey.
(d) Cowdray's Keeper of the Horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which princess in exile does Ursula's party seek in Hudson?

2. On their trip home from Naworth, what trouble do Ursula and Celia have once they reach London?

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

4. What is Celia and Richard's surname?

5. In her unresponsive state, where does Celia say she is awaiting the King?

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