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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hugh confident he'll return by May?
(a) He's certain that the Castilians can't fight in warmer weather
(b) He's certain that it won't take long to beat
(c) His contract prevents him from fighting any longer
(d) He went to a fortune teller who said that the Castilians won't last long

2. What keeps Katherine from going to Bolingbroke sooner?
(a) A robber stole her horse and Hugh won't give her another one
(b) She can't make up her mind if she really likes Blanche
(c) She has to wait until she can wean Thomas off her
(d) Violent rainstorms ruin the road to Bolingbroke

3. Why does Nirac, the duke's loyal servant, decide to guard Katherine with his life?
(a) He thinks Katherine and the duke are in a serious romantic relationship
(b) He has nothing else to do
(c) The Duke threatens him if he doesn't
(d) He thinks he's in love with Katherine

4. Why does Hugh order Katherine to stay away from Nichola?
(a) Nichola is, in truth, a sorceress
(b) Nichola is clumsy and might trip and fall on her
(c) He doesn't want his unborn child to catch his stepmother's illness
(d) Nichola will smother her with affection

5. What does Katherine tell Hugh before he leaves for war?
(a) She's leaving him and not to look for her
(b) She has discovered that she cannot have children
(c) He must stop at the Lancaster estate for a blessing first
(d) That she's pregnant

Short Answer Questions

1. Do Katherine and Blanche get along?

2. Katherine reaches Blanche just in time to:

3. Who was Isolda?

4. Katherine soon discovers the real reason she has been called upon:

5. Hugh is initially suspicious as to why the duke has forgiven his debts. When Katherine reassures him that it must be the Duke's way of thanking her for taking care of the Duchess, how does Hugh react?

(see the answer key)

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