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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. How does Robin Stewart think that Thady should feel about his evening with the King?
(a) Victorious.
(b) Happy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Embarrassed.

2. For what does the Queen Mother thank Lymond?
(a) His gift of jewelry.
(b) His kindness.
(c) His support of her plan.
(d) His services.

3. What is the name of the ship loaded with royals bound for France?
(a) La Solstice.
(b) La Sauvant.
(c) La Suavee.
(d) La Sauvee.

4. Rouen is the capital city in _________________.
(a) Normandy.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Alsace.
(d) Lorraine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thady wear to have dinner with the King?

2. Why does the Queen Mother want the Earl removed from the Governorship of Scotland?

3. Who is Abernaci?

4. Who is Oonagh?

5. Who is Pierre Destaiz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who saves the ship when it crashes into another ship called the Gouden Roos and sustains injuries?

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

3. What are Queen Mary and Jenny doing at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What happens for Thady that lets him know his plans may begin?

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

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

7. What is the source of much of the conflict in Europe in the mid-1500s?

8. Why does Lymond (Thady) feel fortunate to be granted a stay in France by the King?

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

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

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