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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two/Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Isolda?
(a) Alice Perrer's older sister
(b) John of Gaunt's sister
(c) A mysterious servant who charmed the royals
(d) John of Gaunt's mother

2. Why does Katherine find Philippa's letter so upsetting?
(a) Philippa preaches to her about childbearing
(b) Philippa refuses to visit her
(c) Philippa assumes that Katherine is living in great comfort and luxury
(d) Philippa says Katherine is a bad person who deserves an equally bad husband

3. Why does Katherine not hesitate to go into the plague-contaminated Bolingbroke?
(a) Two sorcerers accompany her
(b) She is immune to the plague
(c) She is a hot-headed stubborn woman who does whatever she wants
(d) She wears a special mask that makes her immune

4. Katherine soon discovers the real reason she has been called upon:
(a) The Duke wants to banish her from England
(b) The Duke wants to declare his love for her
(c) The Duke suspects her of killing Blanche
(d) The Duke is making arrangements to send her back to the convent

5. What does Katherine try to prevent the servants from doing shortly before she gives birth?
(a) Cooking anything with lamb in it
(b) Building a new wing on the house for the new baby
(c) Attending a wine festival
(d) Participating in a pagan ritual that involves sacrificing animals and drinking heavily

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hugh order Katherine to stay away from Nichola?

2. Initially, John tells Katherine he has called for her because:

3. What does Katherine tell Hugh before he leaves for war?

4. Why is Hugh confident he'll return by May?

5. Once Katherine is resigned to marrying Hugh, what does she give him?

(see the answer key)

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