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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. O'LiamRoe learns that the French court is planning to make a fool out of O'LiamRoe by ____________________.

2. Who is the King's main mistress?

3. Who is Oonagh?

4. The King's courtiers want Thady to plan a race _____________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way does Robin Stewart stand up to John Stewart?

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

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

5. What clue is left behind by the person who had set fire to O'LiamRoe's bed?

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

7. Why does Sir George tell Lymond that Queen Catherine might be the would-be assassin?

8. What disappoints the Queen Mother about Lymond and what alter ego does Lymond reveal?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of King Henry II of France. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lymond and Thady. What are their roles within the story? What must Lymond be expert in in order to carry out the personality game in the book? What purpose do both Lymond and Thady serve? Explain.

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