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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One 1336-1337/Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assumption has Katherine made about her release from the convent?
(a) That her sister Philippa has sent for her
(b) That she's being transferred to another convent
(c) That someone has hired her as a governess
(d) That a husband has been chosen for her and she will soon be married

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

3. Who helps Katherine deliver her baby?
(a) Nichola
(b) Blanche
(c) Philippa
(d) Hawise

4. Do Katherine and Blanche get along?
(a) They are civil to one another.
(b) Blanche is too busy to spend any time with Katherine, so it's hard to say
(c) Yes. They enjoy singing and sewing together
(d) Not at all. Blanche sees Katherine as another maid and treats her as such

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when Hugh looks up at the black cross in Waltham Abbey?

3. What does Katherine try to prevent the servants from doing shortly before she gives birth?

4. Who prevents Nichola from drowning the newborn baby?

5. To whom is Philippa engaged?

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