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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four 1376 - 1377/Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) He kisses her hand lightly
(b) He slaps her across the face
(c) He kisses her left foot
(d) He kisses her passionately

2. What does Geoffrey Chaucer feel about Katherine's relationship with John?
(a) That it's inappropriate
(b) He approves
(c) He thinks it will be great source material for his next work
(d) He could care less

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

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

5. What does the local bishop call Katherine after meeting her?
(a) Princess Katherine
(b) A goddess
(c) A charity wench
(d) A barmaid

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets the playful tone by dancing a dog on the table at Blanche's funeral dinner hosted by the king?

2. Why does Katherine find Philippa's letter so upsetting?

3. Katherine goes to mass and runs into John, disguised as a pilgrim. He tells her:

4. How does Nirac describe Costanza's appearance?

5. What keeps Katherine from going to Bolingbroke sooner?

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