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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who forces himself on Joanna in Chapter 5, kissing her on the stairwell?

2. What does Llewelyn tell Morgan must happen in Wales before their can be peace in Chapter 27?

3. What causes the uproar in Joanna's chamber at the beginning of Chapter 27, an ordeal that Llewelyn swears to never undertake again?

4. What does King John give to Llewelyn to prove his desire for peace in Chapter 38?

5. How old was Prince Maelgwn's younger son when King John had him hanged in Shrewsbury?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. What punishment does the Pope level on King Philip of France for his continued fight against King John?

8. Who comes to live with Joanna and Llewelyn at Aber, showing a devotion Joanna feels is her punishment for all her sins?

9. Why does Joanna confront her brother Richard after leaving Lleweyn in Chapter 32?

10. Who does Elen marry? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Llewelyn's children react to their new stepmother? Why does Gruffydd treat Joanna with such disrespect? What is Gruffydd's biggest fear in relation to his father's marriage to Joanna? Does Joanna do something to upset Gruffydd? How do Gruffydd's sisters feel about Joanna? How does this make Joanna feel about her marriage to Llewelyn?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Joanna exiled to Llewelyn's seaside castle? What could happen to Joanna due to her infidelity? How is this different from what happened to Llewelyn when he was caught being unfaithful? Why is there a double standard? What is Joanna's biggest fear during this time? What does Joanna do to contact Llewelyn during this time? Do her efforts pan out? Why does Llewelyn come to see Joanna? How does Llewelyn's actions reveal his feelings for Joanna? What is unusual about Llewelyn's ultimate decision where Joanna is concerned?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following in detail citing examples from the novel:

1) Setting

2)Theme

3) History

4) Character.

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