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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. Who is Master Thady Boy Ballagh?
2. Mary de Guise is known as the ___________________
3. This is the first visit to France in _________________ for Mary de Guise.
4. Who is the most important royal aboard the ship that crashes?
5. Sir George thinks that the would-be assassin is a member of ___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sir George tell Lymond that Queen Catherine might be the would-be assassin?
2. Why does Lymond determine that he must be the bait for whomever is trying to poison Queen Mary?
3. Who are the two notable characters mixing with the Irish passengers on board the La Sauvee which is bound for Dieppe, France?
4. What raucous and wild activities as mentioned in the riddle take place in this chapter?
5. Why have so many people congregated in Rouen, and how does Thady divert disaster when the elephants are spooked in the parade?
6. What information does Tom Erskine let slip about the Queen Mother?
7. What ulterior motives does Oonagh have when she agrees to beginning a relationship with O'LiamRoe?
8. Why does Lymond (Thady) feel fortunate to be granted a stay in France by the King?
9. Explain what happens when a cheetah attacks during the court's hunt.
10. What disappoints the Queen Mother about Lymond and what alter ego does Lymond reveal?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.
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
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of betrayal. Identify at least two instances about betrayal in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.
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