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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1397, who did Richard have killed to save his throne?
(a) Little Hotspur, Percy's son
(b) His uncle Thomas, Duke of Gloucester
(c) His uncle John, Duke of Lancaster
(d) Guy le Pessoner, fishmonger

2. Two years later the Duke of Lancaster dies after only how many years of being legitimately married to Katherine?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Two

3. Suddenly, Blanchette becomes ill for a month. Who looks after her during her illness?
(a) Katherine and Costanza
(b) Katherine and Brother William
(c) Henry of Bolingbroke and his new bride
(d) Ralph of Hastings and his mother

4. What is the reaction of the servants to Katherine's return to Kettlethorpe?
(a) They are happy and hopeful for the future
(b) Skeptical because they're all new and have no idea what to expect of her
(c) Disappointed because she reminds them of the ugly past
(d) They don't react much, because Robert Sutton is the real boss

5. On what day of what year does Henry of Bolingbroke get married?
(a) July 15, 1380
(b) New Year's Day, 1380
(c) March 15, 1380
(d) Christmas Day, 1380

Short Answer Questions

1. Katherine receives a letter from the duke in which he requests she bring his daughter Philippa to Savoy for what reason?

2. Katherine manages to stop the duke on his rampage by telling him she no longer wears his ring because:

3. Who tries to help Katherine and Blanchette escape from the angry mobs?

4. As the Savoy explodes and peasants pillage its wine cellars, Cob stares at Katherine lying unconscious on the ground. He considers stealing her purse but stops. Why?

5. Katherine has great reservations about marrying Robert Sutton, now one of Lincoln's "foremost citizens". Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. It is ironic that Katherine goes back to Kettlethorpe?

2. Describe Katherine's appearance after she decides she is responsible for the friar's death and her daughter's disappearance.

3. Does Katherine have a "happy ever after" ending?

4. What does the duke learn when he is denied re-entry into England?

5. When John Beaufort comes to see Katherine at Kettlethorpe, what does he tell her?

6. What state of mind is the duke now in?

7. Just as Katherine and Blanchette have repaired their tenuous relationship, what happens that makes Blanchette go back to mistrusting and even hating Katherine?

8. When the news arrives that Trastamare and the king of France are dead, Spain and France are essentially both leaderless. The throne of Castile is now within the duke's grasp. Although Katherine worries about being around Costanza, what does she realize most about the duke's ambitions?

9. What comment does Baron de la Pole make about Katherine that displeases the duke but might be very true politically?

10. Who is Lady Julian and what does she help Katherine do?

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