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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. How many separate kingdoms are there in Wales as the novel begins?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. What does Llewelyn plan to do now that he has returned to Wales?
(a) Fight his uncle for the return of his father's lands.
(b) Take over his uncle's business.
(c) Remain with his uncles and learn a trade.
(d) Marry a childhood sweetheart.

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

4. What is the name of the Castle where Llewelyn lived with his mother and stepfather in 1183?
(a) Westbury Castle.
(b) Shrewsbury Castle.
(c) Shropshire Castle.
(d) Caus Castle.

5. 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) John has more experience at ruling a country.
(c) Arthur would be King Philip of France's puppet.
(d) John is her son, therefore more deserving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Llewelyn speak while in Wales?

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

3. What is Mold as described in Chapter 9?

4. Who pays rent on the cottage where Joanna lives with her mother?

5. Why did the Pope place France under Interdict after King Philip's marriage to the Duke of Meran's daughter?

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