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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. As Katherine regains her memory of the moments before Brother Williams' death, she tells Dame Emma that it wasn't the friar's blood that drove Blanchette away, but probably:
(a) The size of the mob approaching them
(b) The revelation that he believed Katherine had murdered Hugh
(c) Madness, for she had been showing signs of it beforehand
(d) That he believes Katherine is a witch

2. How does Cob manage to gain entry for himself and Katherine into the Pessoners' home?
(a) He offers Katherine's purse with the jewels inside
(b) He sneaks in the through the back, which is unlocked
(c) He bangs the door down
(d) He gives them a barrel of fine wine he took from the castle

3. As Katherine approaches Walsingham, she thinks of one word to describe her life since leaving the convent. What is that word?
(a) Generous
(b) Depressing
(c) Evil
(d) Happy

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

5. 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?
(a) He would become a target of other peasants if the purse is found on him
(b) The purse reminds him of his long family history of stealing and he wants to break the cycle
(c) He knows that without her purse, Katherine stands less of a chance at survival than him
(d) He sees the Swynford coat of arms which remind him of home and his long family history of loyalty to the Swynfords

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose life does Katherine save during the king's visit?

2. Who is making bloody threats against the king?

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

4. Who orders Katherine to Kennington?

5. What does John realize is causing his insanity?

Short Essay Questions

1. The Bishop Courtenay, one of the duke's enemies, tells the angry mobs to stop rioting and go home. What do the mobs do to "content" themselves in the meantime?

2. 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?

3. While Katherine stays in a pilgrim hostel in Waltham, she learns that the king will soon be arriving there, too. What do some of the people there believe the king will be doing?

4. Although Katherine and the duke are still not married, they openly show their relationship. What are some examples of how they do that?

5. Why is the preacher John Ball imprisoned?

6. Although Alice Perrers is free again and with the king, this status is short-lived when what happens? And what does she do?

7. Cob o'Fenton goes to quite a lot of trouble to help Katherine get to safety after the angry peasants break into and destroy Savoy. However, what does he say when they are safe at the Pessoners and she drinks from his mug of ale?

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

9. Katherine and John enjoy only three married years together. She lives another four years, during which Richard confiscates all Lancastrian estates and watches her son Henry return to England and fight for his rights. Did you ever think she should have just remained at Kettlethorpe and not married the duke?

10. The Duke has grown quite mad with his obsession over his heritage. While Katherine talks to him, she learns that someone is at the root of John's fears. Who is this person?

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