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

2. Once Katherine is resigned to marrying Hugh, what does she give him?
(a) A bible
(b) Nothing because he doesn't need any lucky tokens
(c) A piece of her sleeve to wear in the upcoming joust
(d) A suit of armor

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

4. What happens when Katherine goes alone to the courtyard?
(a) Hugh stands next to her but never utters a word
(b) Hugh attacks her and tries to rape her
(c) Hugh reads her a love poem and seduces her
(d) Hugh tells her he must return her to the convent

5. How does Bolingbroke, the home of the Lancasters, compare with Kettlethorpe?
(a) It is newer but has no distinct characteristics
(b) It is beautiful, alive and welcoming
(c) There is almost no difference. The estates were built by the same architect
(d) Uglier and the property much smaller

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Philippa engaged?

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

3. With whom does Katherine form a lifelong friendship when she is at the Pessoner home?

4. To whom is Hugh indebted?

5. What illness does Nichola, Hugh's stepmother, have?

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