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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 does the Palmer say Bois-Guilbert has ordered to rob Isaac the Jew?
(a) His Muslim slaves.
(b) De Bracy.
(c) His guardsmen.
(d) Front-de-Boeuf.

2. Where is Isaac imprisoned at the castle?
(a) In the tower.
(b) In the dungeon.
(c) In the chapel.
(d) In an apartment.

3. What does Cedric insist when Isaac of York comes in?
(a) That he be given extra bread.
(b) That he pay for the privilege of staying at the castle.
(c) That he sit at a separate table.
(d) That he not speak to the Normans.

4. What does Fitzurse learn that De Bracy is planning to do in Chapter 15?
(a) Investigate the Black Knight.
(b) Go looking for King Richard.
(c) Kidnap Lady Rowena.
(d) Set the castle on fire.

5. Who does the mysterious knight challenge to mortal combat?
(a) Front-de-Boeuf.
(b) Prince John.
(c) Brian de Bois-Guilbert.
(d) Malvoisin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Front-de-Boeuf's castle?

2. What do Cedric's Norman guests complain about?

3. Who chooses which woman will be named Sovereign of Love and Beauty?

4. What instrument does the Black Knight play?

5. What causes tension between the Saxons and Normans at Prince John's banquet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Gurth and Wamba, and what do they discuss when introduced to the story?

2. What happens to King Richard as he is traveling through Europe? How does this affect the leadership of England?

3. Who do the horsemen encounter at the Sunken Cross?

4. Describe the mysterious knight who enters into the tournament?

5. What is De Bracy's plan for marrying Lady Rowena?

6. In Chapter 14, how does Cedric show his displeasure with his son? Why is Cedric displeased with his son?

7. What is the Disinherited Knight offered for his win in the tournament? What does he accept?

8. Who wins the archery contest in Chapter 13? What position does Prince John offer the winner?

9. How does Isaac of Kent repay the Palmer's kindness in Chapter 6?

10. Who attacks Gurth? Why do they return Gurth's money to him?

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