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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. What is Mold as described in Chapter 9?
(a) A castle in Normandy.
(b) A castle in Shropshire.
(c) A castle in Gwynedd.
(d) A castle in Powys.

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

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

4. Who comes to Joanna's defense when Gruffydd disrespects her in Chapter 26?
(a) Will de Braose, grandson of William and Maude.
(b) Elen.
(c) William de Braose.
(d) Llewelyn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What outside force begins to invade Wales during the reigns of the Norman Conqueror, William the Bastard, and his sons?

2. What physical disability does Llewelyn's brother, Adda, have?

3. What is the name of Joanna and her husband's first child?

4. To whom is Aubrey de Mara taking a message in Chapter 9?

5. Who built Dolwyddelan Castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Llewelyn defy King John and attack Lower Powys after the arrest of Gwenwynwyn, the Prince of Lower Powys?

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

3. What does Henry Plantagenet tell John that causes him to decide to join Richard in his fight for the crown rather than to remain at his father's side?

4. What conflict does the death of Henry Planatenet's heir cause?

5. Who is Tangwystl? What is her relationship to Llewelyn?

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

7. Why does John convince the Count of Angouleme to allow him to marry his daughter, Isabelle?

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

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

10. Who is Eleanor of Aquitaine and why does she come to visit John after the death of King Henry?

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