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

2. What does Llewelyn believe was John's motivation in his treatment of Arthur?
(a) Llewelyn believes John acted in a moment of thoughtless passion.
(b) Llewelyn believes John acted in cold, calculated cruelty out of revenge.
(c) Llewelyn believes John knew his actions were wrong and attempted to cover them up.
(d) Llewelyn believes John had nothing to do with Arthur's fate.

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

4. Who is Will Longsword?
(a) King John's illegitimate brother.
(b) King Philip's brother.
(c) King John's cousin.
(d) King Philip's cousin.

5. What is the name of King John's first legitimate child?
(a) Joanna.
(b) Richard.
(c) Henry.
(d) Isabelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of the day does Joanna arrive back in Wales?

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

3. What language does Joanna speak?

4. Who advises Joanna's husband that Joanna is unhappy in her new home?

5. Who is Morgan to Llewelyn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift does Joanna want to give to Llewelyn that she cannot wait until morning to deliver?

2. What law forces Llewelyn's mother, Marared, to allow her son to remain in Wales and reclaim his father's lands?

3. What language is spoken at Aber? How does this effect Joanna?

4. How do Eleanor and Joanna end up under siege in the castle at Mirabeau?

5. Who is Stephen de Hodnet and why has he come to Llewelyn?

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

7. How does Joanna feel when she learns that her father has married and plans to bring his new wife to Westminster Palace where Joanna is currently living?

8. In Chapter 5, who does Llewelyn capture in Wales?

9. Why does Joanna return to Aber two weeks sooner than planned in Chapter 20?

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

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