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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 objects to the plan Joanna conceives in Chapter 27 to aid in Llewelyn's decision to surrender to King John?
(a) Gruffydd.
(b) Wiiliam de Braose.
(c) Llewelyn.
(d) Gwenwynwyn.

2. What causes Louis to relinquish his territories in Normandy and end the war?
(a) Pressure from the Pope.
(b) Pressure from his father, King Philip.
(c) The involvement of the Prince of Wales.
(d) Anti-French antagonism.

3. Where has John been staying when Richard goes to meet up with him in Chapter 33?
(a) Fontevrault Abbey with Eleanor.
(b) Ewell with the Knights Templar.
(c) Wales with Joanna.
(d) Nottingham with Isabelle.

4. What castle falls to King Philip in Chapter 40 that leaves King John wondering if his people will betray him?
(a) Dover Castle.
(b) Nottingham Castle.
(c) Rochester Castle.
(d) Windsor Castle.

5. With whom does Joanna discover her daughter, Elen, is having an affair?
(a) Richard.
(b) Earl of Chester.
(c) Bran.
(d) Robert de Quincy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joanna think will save Elen's marriage and make her happy in Chapter 7?

2. Why does Llewelyn set out to tour his domains in Chapter 13 of Book 2?

3. Who is the first to recant his loyalty to Llewelyn after the ceremony naming Llewelyn the Prince of Wales?

4. How did Maude de Braose die?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does King Henry ask the Pope to declare Joanna a legitimate child of King John? How does the Pope do this?

4. What story does Will de Braose tell Joanna that causes them to begin an intimate affair in Chapter 9 of Book 2?

5. Why are the people of Wales shocked when Llewelyn returns Joanna to her rightful place as his wife?

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

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

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

9. Who does Elen marry? Why?

10. Why does Gruffydd challenge his father to ride a wild stallion in Chapter 8 of book 2?

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