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

2. Who is Marared?
(a) Llewelyn's maid.
(b) Llewelyn's brother.
(c) Llewelyn's mother.
(d) Llewelyn's father.

3. What is Interdict?
(a) An exclusion of the baptismal rights to children of excommunicated rulers.
(b) An exclusion from church sacrament.
(c) Refusal of the church to recognize a marriage or birth.
(d) Excommunication of a country's ruler.

4. How old was Llewelyn when he was forced to move to Shropshire with his mother in 1183?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fourteen.

5. What reason inspired the arranged marriage for Richard in 1191?
(a) An alliance with France.
(b) An alliance with Wales.
(c) A political alliance with Navarre, a territory near Aquitaine.
(d) A political alliance with Aquitaine, a territory near France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Isabelle of Angouleme when King John makes a deal with her father to marry her?

2. Who is Arthur's father?

3. Who does Llewelyn capture during the attack on Mold in Chapter 9?

4. What gift does young Joanna hope to get for her fifth birthday in Chapter 7?

5. With what does Walter de Hodnet attempt to bribe Llewelyn and his men?

(see the answer key)

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