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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Katherine feel she should now return?
(a) Swynford, her husband's home
(b) Sheppey, the convent
(c) Savoy, to rebuild it
(d) Scotland

2. How have John's concerns about his heritage affected him?
(a) He's obsessed, on the verge of madness
(b) Hardly, he's as cool as ever
(c) He feels the matter is resolved and doesn't understand why others are still questioning whether he's the king's son
(d) He's too busy to think about those problems

3. Right before Brother William dies, what does he tell Katherine about Hugh's death?
(a) He wishes it had happened sooner
(b) He believes Geoffrey Chaucer poisoned Hugh's medicine
(c) He believes John's sister Isabel was behind it
(d) He believes she and the duke orchestrated it

4. Lady Julian helps Katherine realize and feel the real love of God. Katherine then surprises herself by returning to:
(a) Sheppey Priory
(b) The Pessoners' home
(c) Savoy
(d) Kettlethorpe

5. While staying at the Pessoners' home for her safety, Katherine discovers that Hawise's husband is gathering arms to do what?
(a) To give to the Cantons
(b) To give to the French
(c) Use against the duke
(d) Practice shooting

6. Two nuns arrive at the castle to see Katherine. One is name Ursula, who in fact turns out to be the long-lost Blanchette. Blanchette says she has returned because:
(a) She has been given unprecedented power to absolve Katherine of her sins
(b) She has no money or home and nowhere else to go
(c) She has been ordered by the church to take Katherine to the convent
(d) She could no longer live with her hatred for Katherine

7. Although Wat the tiler dresses up for his meeting with the king and tries to befriend the king, the king's squire calls Wat, "the greatest knave and robber in all Kent" because he shows no respect for the king. What happens to Wat after the squire's statement?
(a) He gets killed by the king's men
(b) The king slaps Wat and tells him to kneel on the ground before him
(c) The king tells his squire he is greatly mistaken, then fires his squire
(d) Nothing. Everyone, including the king, ignores the squire

8. What illness does Philippa have?
(a) Old age
(b) Pancreatic cancer
(c) Breast cancer
(d) Thyroid disease

9. Because Katherine doesn't deny that she had hoped for Hugh's death, what does Blanchette now believe?
(a) There must have been a good, solid reason for Katherine's actions
(b) Her mother murdered her father
(c) Brother William could have saved her father's life but didn't try
(d) Life is short and one must savor every moment

10. Who does the king's squire, Robin, think is a challenge for the duke?
(a) Katherine and Costanza
(b) Costanza
(c) The wealthy bishops
(d) The peasants

11. After signing truce agreements with Scotland, the duke suddenly learns he cannot:
(a) Walk
(b) Re-enter Castile
(c) Re-enter England.
(d) Live with Katherine anywhere in the kingdom

12. What does the duke do with his children on Maundy Thursday?
(a) Wait for the poor to enter church, shut the doors and lock them up
(b) Wash the feet of the poor, feed them, and give them silver
(c) Wash the hands of the poor, give them gloves and chocolate
(d) Wash the clothing of the poor, give them bread and cheese

13. What is the main message or theme of this chapter?
(a) If you're powerful, you will go crazy.
(b) Always question who your parents are.
(c) That when you're stressed out, it's good to rest and wake up hungry
(d) That love conquers all.

14. Why does John turn down the idea that he should stay in Scotland because the people here love him and will likely give him an army?
(a) John confesses he doesn't like the Scots
(b) John confesses he can't communicate with the Scots because of their accent
(c) He cannot be without Katherine
(d) John says he's not a traitor and stands by his king

15. Katherine initially decides against seeing John again. But Harry convinces her to be a part of the reunion because:
(a) He is afraid of being alone with John
(b) He hasn't had time to arrange an escort for her to go elsewhere
(c) Leaving might prejudice the children against him
(d) He has hired a portrait artist to paint all of them together

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1397, who did Richard have killed to save his throne?

2. What does John realize is causing his insanity?

3. Katherine and John visit Hugh's tomb. After which, what happens?

4. Who is making bloody threats against the king?

5. John Ball leads mobs across England, demanding the heads of:

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