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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where is the trial of John Wyclef held, and why there?
2. What initially saves Katherine and Blanchette from the mob when they break into the palace?
3. Katherine sends a letter to the duke. In it she asks him to:
4. What announcement does Katherine make to John in the spring?
5. Katherine visits her beloved Blanche's tomb. In the tomb, she hears Blanche's voice and decides:
Short Essay Questions
1. Although Alice Perrers is free again and with the king, this status is short-lived when what happens? And what does she do?
2. What comment does Baron de la Pole make about Katherine that displeases the duke but might be very true politically?
3. It is ironic that Katherine goes back to Kettlethorpe?
4. When John Beaufort comes to see Katherine at Kettlethorpe, what does he tell her?
5. John Ball is once again, now that he has been released from prison, preaching to the angry masses. What is he saying this time?
6. 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?
7. Although Katherine and the duke are still not married, they openly show their relationship. What are some examples of how they do that?
8. After the king's men kill Wat the tiler, the king rides up to the front rebel lines and declares himself their leader, the leader they had hoped for. The rebels cheer. Why do you think the rebels are so quick to embrace Richard?
9. Does Katherine have a "happy ever after" ending?
10. What state of mind is the duke now in?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are numerous ironic moments and events in this story, but by far, one of the most ironic is the friendship that develops between Katherine and Blanche, the Duchess of Lancaster. Explain how this friendship starts, how the two women get along, and why in the end it is deeply ironic.
Essay Topic 2
At the start of Katherine's story, she leaves the convent for the Queen's court in the company of two nuns and the lustful Long Will. Katherine has great hopes for her life and for finding love. Yet the author writes: "It was a sad pity she could hope for no great marriage". Why does the author say this? Is Katherine doomed?
Essay Topic 3
Katherine's long romance with the duke starts shortly after Hugh dies. However, there are already indications that their romance will be ill-fated. What lies ahead that makes them an ill-fated pair?
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