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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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

5. What does Katherine realize about herself after hearing Geoffrey read the love poem?
(a) She makes all men who meet her fall in love with her
(b) She liked his comic poetry more than his romantic verse
(c) He's not a very talented writer
(d) She has never, and may never, experience true love

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Katherine know the plague has contaminated Bolingbroke when she arrives?

2. What mode of transport does Katherine use when leaving the convent?

3. To whom is Philippa engaged?

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

5. Why does Philippa end up sending Katherine to Bolingbroke?

(see the answer key)

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