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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 32-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Joanna go to visit with her grandmother, Eleanor of Aquitaine?
(a) Fontevrault Abbey.
(b) Shropeshire.
(c) Westminster Abbey.
(d) Mirebeau.

2. Who is openly hostile to Joanna upon her arrival in Wales?
(a) Rhys, Llewelyn's childhood friend.
(b) Catherine, Llewelyn's friend.
(c) Cristyn, Llewelyn's mistress.
(d) Gruffydd, Llewelyn's eldest son.

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 her daughter Joanna's release.
(c) To pay ransom for Richard's new bride.
(d) To pay ransom for John's release.

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

5. Who does Llewelyn capture during the attack on Mold in Chapter 9?
(a) King John and Aubrey de Mara.
(b) Thomas Corbet and Aubrey de Mara.
(c) Aubrey de Mara and William de Braose.
(d) Aubrey de Mara and Stephen de Hodnet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marared?

2. How old was Prince Maelgwn's younger son when King John had him hanged in Shrewsbury?

3. How did Maude de Braose die?

4. Why does Joanna's new husband decide not to take his marital rights on their wedding night?

5. What is unusual about Joanna's labor that causes those caring for her to fear for her life in Chapter 24?

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