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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Crawford of Lymond is actually __________________.

2. How many men go on the steeplechase?

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

4. Who is the King's main mistress?

5. Where does the French court arrive in Part Two: Dangerous Juggles: II: Blois: Red Tracks in the Wood?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lymond explain to Abernaci about the excitement during the parade?

3. What is the role of Mary de Guise, and why does she require the services of Crawford of Lymond?

4. What does Lymond learn about the cheetah from yesterday's hunt?

5. What information does Tom Erskine let slip about the Queen Mother?

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

7. What ulterior motives does Oonagh have when she agrees to beginning a relationship with O'LiamRoe?

8. Why does Lymond have a discussion with Abernaci regarding poisons he has for the elephants?

9. What are the Queen Mother's plans for her and Queen Mary's future? How do many people at court feel about the plans?

10. Explain what happens when a cheetah attacks during the court's hunt.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What is this literary technique called? What was the source of some of the characters' ambitions? What did they covet? Why were they consumed with attaining their goals? Cite examples that support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall settings for the story. Why does the author use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mary de Guise. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

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