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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was supposed to be Henry's heir, to take the crown upon Henry Pantagenet's death?
(a) Young Henry.
(b) Geoffrey.
(c) Richard.
(d) John.

2. Who claims Richard named John his heir on his death bed?
(a) Thomas Corbet.
(b) Eleanor of Aquitaine.
(c) William de Braose.
(d) Arthur of Brittany.

3. What was Geoffrey's, son of Henry Plantagenet, title before his untimely death?
(a) Count of Poitou.
(b) Count of Le Mans.
(c) Duke of Brittany.
(d) Duke of Aquitaine.

4. What is Mold as described in Chapter 9?
(a) A castle in Normandy.
(b) A castle in Powys.
(c) A castle in Shropshire.
(d) A castle in Gwynedd.

5. Why does Eleanor of Aquitaine take one hundred thousand silver marks to Germany in January of 1194?
(a) To pay ransom for her daughter Joanna's release.
(b) To pay ransom for Richard's release.
(c) To pay ransom for Richard's new bride.
(d) To pay ransom for John's release.

Short Answer Questions

1. What outside force begins to invade Wales during the reigns of the Norman Conqueror, William the Bastard, and his sons?

2. What weakness in the Welshman does Stephen de Hodnet believe Llewelyn is attempting to change in Chapter 11?

3. Where do Eleanor and John meet in the moments before John's coronation?

4. What promise does Eleanor of Aquitaine ask John to make when she visits him after King Henry's death?

5. Who does John fear Richard will name as his heir in Chapter 8?

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