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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oonagh agree to start a relationship with a certain man?
(a) To make another man jealous.
(b) To convince him to leave France.
(c) To live with him in Scotland.
(d) To marry a wealthy man.

2. Mary de Guise's daughter is betrothed to marry the heir to the _______________ throne.
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Spanish.

3. Mary de Guise had been the bride of King James V of which country?
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

4. What city is crowded waiting for the arrival of the King?
(a) Lyons.
(b) Rouen.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Paris.

5. Which ship crashes during a squall into the ship loaded with royals bound for France?
(a) Gouden Reese.
(b) Gouden Roos.
(c) Gooden Rose.
(d) Gooden Roos.

6. O'LiamRoe learns that the French court is planning to make a fool out of O'LiamRoe by ____________________.
(a) Trying to convince him that the King's double is actually the King.
(b) Making him sing in front of the court.
(c) Rescinding the King's invitation at the last minute.
(d) Making him sit with the children during dinner.

7. Where is the French court headed for Christmas?
(a) Aquitaine.
(b) Loire.
(c) Provence.
(d) Burgundy.

8. Who is Master Thady Boy Ballagh?
(a) A sailor.
(b) A chef.
(c) A poet and singer.
(d) A stable boy.

9. The King's courtiers want Thady to plan a race _____________________.
(a) Around the perimeter of the estate.
(b) From one tavern to another.
(c) Around the lake.
(d) Over the rooftops of the town.

10. Phelim O'LiamRoe is a/an ________________ prince.
(a) Irish.
(b) British.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

11. Lymond works for himself because _______________________.
(a) He can take more risks.
(b) He believes that he should not play any role in Queen Mary's protection.
(c) He can make more money.
(d) He can think independently.

12. Which of the following does NOT get caught in a cage on the court's journey?
(a) Robin Stewart.
(b) Jenny.
(c) A groom.
(d) O'LiamRoe.

13. The riddle before Part Two in the book is about __________________.
(a) Death.
(b) Fire.
(c) Juggling.
(d) Coronations.

14. What pet does Queen Mary have on the hunt with her?
(a) Ferret.
(b) Egret.
(c) Leveret.
(d) Cat.

15. This is the first visit to France in _________________ for Mary de Guise.
(a) 15 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 30 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does O'LiamRoe throw wine on Thady?

2. Who is Michel Herrison?

3. Which two men save each other periodically while on the race?

4. What is learned about Abernaci's homeland?

5. What has O'LiamRoe purchased for Oonagh?

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