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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the King sympathetic toward Thady at the dinner?
(a) His sad story of a childhood spent at an orphanage.
(b) His young wife died during childbirth.
(c) His stories of the crossing to France sound miserable.
(d) His injuries from the elephant debacle are displayed.

2. When does Thady know he can begin with his plans?
(a) When he gets the message.
(b) When Queen Mary turns 21.
(c) When he is accepted at court.
(d) When the Queen Mother issues an order.

3. What spooks the horses in the parade?
(a) Screams.
(b) Thunder.
(c) Gunshots.
(d) Firecrackers.

4. What does O'LiamRoe see on a shelf that upsets him?
(a) A bottle of laudanum.
(b) Books on Scottish history.
(c) A pair of gloves.
(d) An abandoned rag doll.

5. Who joins Thady in the rooftop race?
(a) Sir George.
(b) Lord Lynley.
(c) Piedar Dooley.
(d) Robin Stewart.

6. What animal attacks O'LiamRoe's dog?
(a) Fox.
(b) Bear.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Cheetah.

7. Who is the King's lover?
(a) Oonagh.
(b) Anne.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Barbara.

8. Who is the daughter of Mary de Guise?
(a) Charlotte Queen of France.
(b) Mary Queen of Scots.
(c) Elizabeth Queen of England.
(d) Sophia Queen of Germany.

9. Queen Mary and Jenny are preparing for the entry of whom?
(a) The Prince.
(b) The priest.
(c) The King.
(d) The Dowager Queen.

10. What are the men doing when the courtiers arrive in Neuve?
(a) Dancing at a ball.
(b) Drinking in a tavern.
(c) Boar hunting.
(d) Fishing.

11. What does Sir George tell Lymond about the Queen Mother?
(a) She has a terminal illness.
(b) Not all in France approve of her plans for more power.
(c) She will be taking Queen Mary back to Scotland.
(d) She has hired more spies.

12. What does Thady ask of the King in exchange for his performance at the dinner?
(a) More time in France.
(b) Safe passage back to Scotland.
(c) A courtier position.
(d) A dukedom.

13. Who/What dies as a result of eating the item meant for Queen Mary?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A dog.
(c) A serf.
(d) A cat.

14. The courtiers stay for an evening in Neuve at the chateau of ___________________.
(a) Mistress Beaulieu.
(b) Mistress Boleyn.
(c) Mistress Bouen.
(d) Mistress Boyle.

15. What does the French King order the visiting Irish to do?
(a) Take the first boat back to Ireland.
(b) Leave the castle and find lodging at local inns.
(c) Pay a large sum of money to remain at court for the summer.
(d) Issue a formal apology to the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King offer to Thady as a gesture of thanks for diverting the elephants?

2. Jenny Fleming could more accurately be called Queen Mary's ___________________.

3. What pet does Queen Mary have on the hunt with her?

4. Which of the following is NOT something that the Queen Mother wants?

5. Mary de Guise had been the bride of King James V of which country?

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