View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Llewelyn set out to tour his domains in Chapter 13 of Book 2?
(a) To find a new wife.
(b) To show Davydd the expanse of his inheritance.
(c) To keep his mind off of Joanna.
(d) To discourage speculation and gossip.

2. Who, in Chapter 8, collapses at Easter and dies, shocking everyone present?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Alison.
(c) Ednyved.
(d) Rhys.

3. Who is the first to recant his loyalty to Llewelyn after the ceremony naming Llewelyn the Prince of Wales?
(a) Rhys.
(b) Gwenwynwyn.
(c) Madog.
(d) Maelgwn.

4. How old was Prince Maelgwn's younger son when King John had him hanged in Shrewsbury?
(a) Three.
(b) Just turned twelve.
(c) Not yet seven.
(d) Fourteen.

5. In what seaport does King John end up attending a feast in Chapter 41 as he travels with his army in hopes of capturing the Scots King?
(a) Dover.
(b) Lynn.
(c) Barnard.
(d) Lincolnshire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does King John turn to the Pope as an ally in Chapter 33?

2. Why does Richard say he did not tell Joanna about their father's cruel side in Chapter 32?

3. Who tells Llewelyn in Chapter 4 that Gruffydd has taken up arms against Wales, Llewelyn in particular?

4. How does King John humiliate Llewelyn at the ceremony in which he accepts Llewelyn's surrender?

5. Who escorts Isabella de Braose to Cricieth in Chapter 15 of Book 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does King John accuse Llewelyn of when they meet in Chapter 38?

2. Why is Llewelyn unconcerned when he learns that King John will be leading an army into Wales in Chapter 27?

3. How are the King's treasures lost in Chapter 41? Who is responsible?

4. Why does Isabelle remarry? How does King Henry respond to Isabelle's choices?

5. How does Joanna react to King John's attempts to humiliate her husband after he surrenders before the King?

6. What does Gruffydd tell Davydd in Chapter 37 that reveals Gruffydd's continuing unhappiness with Llewelyn's marriage to Joana?

7. Why does Llewelyn decide to go against Welsh law and embrace the laws of the Church when it comes to the laws of inheritance?

8. What is significant about the hostages and the number of hostages King John demands of Llewelyn after his surrender as a sign of good faith?

9. Who does Elen marry? Why?

10. Why does Joanna goad Gruffydd into an argument in Aber's great hall in Chapter 8 of Book 2?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,231 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample