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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Richard hang a group of John's men in Chapter 6?
(a) Espionage.
(b) Treason.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Murder.

2. Why is Gwenwynwyn of Lower Powys arrested in Chapter 24?
(a) For failing to support John against raids by disgraced Norman citizens.
(b) For invading Norman lands.
(c) For stealing from the Normandy treasury.
(d) For being loyal to the French King.

3. What does the Pope do that increases King John's unhappiness with Wales and with Llewelyn personally?
(a) Allows Llewelyn the right to appoint the Archbishop of Cantebury.
(b) Excommunicates King John, but not Llewelyn.
(c) Promises paradise to all Welshmen who take up arms against King John.
(d) Lifts the Interdict from Wales and frees the Princes of Wales from the oath to King John.

4. What weakness in the Welshman does Stephen de Hodnet believe Llewelyn is attempting to change in Chapter 11?
(a) Their inability to befriend the English crown.
(b) Their love of excessive drinking.
(c) Their penchant for fighting amongst themselves.
(d) Their desire to expand their kingdom into Ireland.

5. What does King John spend the final hours of his life doing?
(a) Writing letters dictating orders for his successor.
(b) Praying for a recovery.
(c) Regretting past mistakes.
(d) Writing a will.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joanna feel about this arranged marriage?

2. What language does Joanna speak?

3. What language is spoken in Normandy in 1183?

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

5. What is Mold as described in Chapter 9?

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