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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. What is the name of the Dowager Queen?
(a) Catherine de Guise.
(b) Elizabeth de Guise.
(c) Mary de Guise.
(d) Anne de Guise.

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

3. Why does O'LiamRoe throw wine on Thady?
(a) He is jealous of his relationship with Oonagh.
(b) He is frustrated that he has not found favor with the King.
(c) He is in love with Jenny but Jenny doesn't love him.
(d) He doesn't believe Lymond is doing the job he should be.

4. Why is O'LiamRoe not hurt when his bed catches on fire?
(a) He is staying at a different castle.
(b) He is in the bed of his servant.
(c) He smells the smoke and escapes.
(d) He has not retired for the evening.

5. Thomas Erskine is to make a treaty between Scotland and ______________.
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Phelim O'LiamRoe is a/an ________________ prince.

2. Mary de Guise must act like nothing is wrong and that she has come to France merely to ___________________.

3. Why is Robin Stewart so angry with John Stewart?

4. Sir George Douglas writes an anonymous letter to Queen Catherine that ___________________ should be invited to court.

5. What animal attacks O'LiamRoe's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. For whom has Lymond been mistaken and how does this complicate Lymond's life?

2. What act must the Queen Mother put on during her visit to France?

3. What is learned about O'LiamRoe's attraction to Oonagh?

4. What suspicious behavior occurs among the characters when the court's hunt begins the next day?

5. Explain how O'LiamRoe is duped into an unfortunate encounter with the King and what the King's reaction is.

6. Explain how Lymond (Thandy) wins over the King to be allowed to stay in France for a longer period of time?

7. What information is provided at the beginning of the book to help the reader understand the characters and setting?

8. How does the steeplechase end?

9. Why have so many people congregated in Rouen, and how does Thady divert disaster when the elephants are spooked in the parade?

10. Why does Lymond determine that he must be the bait for whomever is trying to poison Queen Mary?

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