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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who accuses John of killing King Henry by choosing to join Richard's battle against Henry?
(a) His illegitimate brother, Will.
(b) His brother, Richard.
(c) His illegitimate brother, Geoffrey.
(d) His brother, Young Henry.

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

4. What is unusual about Joanna's labor that causes those caring for her to fear for her life in Chapter 24?
(a) The water did not break on its own and Joanna bled heavily.
(b) The baby was in the wrong position and refused attempts to move.
(c) The labor pains were weak, delaying the delivery.
(d) A Cesarean had to be performed.

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

6. Why does Joanna's new husband decide not to take his marital rights on their wedding night?
(a) Joanna is too young.
(b) Joanna is too frightened of him.
(c) Joanna is unattractive to him.
(d) Joanna is tired.

7. Why do Llewelyn and his family return to Wales when Llewelyn is fourteen?
(a) The funeral of Llewelyn's uncle, Owain.
(b) To allow Llewelyn to take control of his father's lands.
(c) The wedding of Llewelyn's cousin, Mathraval.
(d) The divorce of his mother and stepmother.

8. Who is John de Grey?
(a) The new Pope.
(b) The Pope's choice for Archbishop of Canterbury.
(c) King John's choice for Archbishop of Canterbury.
(d) The new Bishop of Norwich.

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

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

11. How many legitimate sons did Henry Plantagenet, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Wales, Duke of Normandy, and Count of Anjou, have?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

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

13. Who tells young Joanna the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine?
(a) Llewellyn.
(b) Will.
(c) John.
(d) Isabelle.

14. Where is Joanna taken after her mother's death in Chapter 7?
(a) To Middleham Castle.
(b) To Gwenwyn.
(c) To Aquitaine.
(d) To Westminster Abby.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is excommunication?

2. With whom has Richard teamed to fight his father for his lands and titles?

3. How much sooner than expected does Joanna arrive home to Wales after her trip?

4. From whom do the people of Wales believe they are descended?

5. What truth about Joanna does Isabelle stop Richard from saying in front of John?

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