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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 is Lymond exposed to be Thady?
(a) His wigs falls off and reveals his true identity.
(b) The scar on his arm is exposed and his identity is revealed.
(c) He fails to disguise his voice as he usually does.
(d) He plays the lute and sings for the King and the Queen Mother.

2. Who shoots arrows at Lymond at the outdoor event?
(a) Sir George.
(b) Robin.
(c) O'LiamRoe.
(d) James.

3. What is Queen Mary doing as Lymond leaves her?
(a) Stitching her needlework.
(b) Crying as she watches him go.
(c) Singing one of Thady's songs.
(d) Praying with her Bible.

4. Margaret watches _______________ leave for Ireland.
(a) Robin.
(b) Pilar.
(c) James.
(d) Sir George.

5. Those who prevented the death of Queen Mary all go to ________________.
(a) A tavern.
(b) The castle.
(c) The stables.
(d) The menagerie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Queen Mary to be killed?

2. Who is revealed to be Robin's partner?

3. O'LiamRoe asks Lymond to convince Robin to talk to ______________ or Lymond.

4. Lymond does not realize that ______________ is to be assassinated as well as Queen Mary.

5. Oonagh agrees to give Lymond information in exchange for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at court when it is believed that Lymond is dead?

2. Why is it important for O'LiamRoe to go to Oonagh to attain her compliance with talking about the murder plot?

3. What are the circumstances of Brice's death and why does Lymond insist that Robin be returned to France unharmed?

4. What is the result of Robin's attacking Lymond while the court members are enjoying an evening out of doors?

5. What is Robin's sentence for his part in the plot to murder Queen Mary? Why will the sentence not be carried out?

6. What secret agreement do O'LiamRoe and Robin make?

7. How does O'LiamRoe enjoy the English court and what is the one aspect of the French court that is still of interest to him?

8. What role does satire play in the story, and especially in Lymond's life?

9. How does O'LiamRoe unwittingly stumble upon information related to the plot to kill Queen Mary?

10. What role does Richard know he would be assuming when Lymond left for Ireland?

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