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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who brings an army toward Eleanor's whereabouts in order to take her captive in a fight against King John?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Llewelyn.
(c) William de Braose.
(d) King Henry.

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

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

5. Who is with Eleanor as she attempts to flee ahead of an enemy army of King John?
(a) Joanna and Eleanor's guard.
(b) Isabelle and Maude de Braose.
(c) Eleanor's guard and Isabelle.
(d) Isabelle and Joanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who built Dolwyddelan Castle?

2. How many years are King John and Isabelle married before a child is delivered into their union?

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

4. Why do Llewelyn and his family return to Wales when Llewelyn is fourteen?

5. How old was Llewelyn when he was forced to move to Shropshire with his mother in 1183?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Llewelyn after he begins the trip back to Caus Castle from Shrewsbury?

2. Why did King Henry have his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, imprisoned for multiple years?

3. What conflict does King John find himself embroiled in with the Pope in Chapter 19?

4. For what reason has Llewelyn ab Iowerth come to live in Shropshire? From where has he come? How does he feel about this?

5. In Chapter 20, what right Welsh law does Joanna have that Llewelyn explains to her after she discovers his infidelity?

6. Who is Clemence? What is significant about her death?

7. What has Henry Plantagenet not done that has caused conflict between him and his remaining sons?

8. For what reason does Morgan tell Llewelyn that Richard might never have an heir to take over the crown of England should he be made Henry's heir?

9. What are the Welsh laws of inheritance and how do these laws impact Gruffydd's acceptance of Joanna's first child?

10. What is Eleanor's relationship like with King John in the final years of her life? How does she die?

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