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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. Where is the Palmer invited to go?
(a) To see the castle's healer.
(b) To visit the chapel.
(c) To travel with the Normans.
(d) To the kitchen for drinks.

2. Why is Gurth upset with Cedric?
(a) Cedric disinherited Ivanhoe.
(b) Cedric locked Gurth up for two months.
(c) Cedric did not approve of Gurth's marriage.
(d) Cedric injured Gurth's dog.

3. What does Front-de-Boeuf demand from Isaac?
(a) Isaac's land.
(b) One thousand silver pounds.
(c) Rebecca's hand in marriage.
(d) That Isaac kill Cedric.

4. What do Cedric's Norman guests complain about?
(a) That the castle is cold and damp.
(b) That Cedric allows Isaac of York in.
(c) The Saxon decor.
(d) That Cedric does not present them with gifts.

5. Where does the Palmer take Isaac the Jew?
(a) Sheffield.
(b) York.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Sherwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the defeated knights NOT offer the Disinherited Knight after the tournament?

2. Who is trying to secure a loan from the Jews of York?

3. What type of work does Gurth do?

4. Who does the Palmer say Bois-Guilbert has ordered to rob Isaac the Jew?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cedric forbid Lady Rowena from appearing before the Normans?

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

3. What task is granted to the winner of the day's tournament?

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

5. In Chapter 16, where does the Black Knight seek lodging for the night?

6. Who attacks the Saxons in the forest? Who intends to come to the aid of the Saxons?

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

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

9. Where are Cedric and Athelstane imprisoned in Torquilstone? What do they think about while being held captive in Chapter 21?

10. Why is Prince John concerned to learn that the Disinherited Knight is Ivanhoe?

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