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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 38-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Isabelle of Angouleme when King John makes a deal with her father to marry her?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

2. What does King John warn the Welsh Princes not to do in Chapter 24?
(a) Invade French lands.
(b) Invade Welsh lands.
(c) Invade Gwenwynwyn's lands.
(d) Invade Norman lands.

3. Why does Eleanor of Aquitaine prefer that John be king over Arthur, as she states in Chapter 8?
(a) Eleanor believes she can influence John's decisions.
(b) Arthur would be King Philip of France's puppet.
(c) John has more experience at ruling a country.
(d) John is her son, therefore more deserving.

4. Who is visiting Joanna in Wales when she goes into labor with her second child?
(a) Will, her uncle.
(b) Isabelle, her stepmother.
(c) Richard, her brother.
(d) King John, her father.

5. Who does John fear Richard will name as his heir in Chapter 8?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Will.
(c) Young Henry.
(d) Geoffrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Aubrey de Mara taking a message in Chapter 9?

2. Who announces that King John murdered Arthur in cold blood in front of her entire family and King John's guards?

3. What is the name of King John's first legitimate child?

4. In what seaport does King John end up attending a feast in Chapter 41 as he travels with his army in hopes of capturing the Scots King?

5. How many years are King John and Isabelle married before a child is delivered into their union?

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