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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. What is the name of the Dowager Queen?

2. What is the name of O'LiamRoe's dog?

3. For what does the Queen Mother thank Lymond?

4. What is learned about Abernaci's homeland?

5. What has O'LiamRoe purchased for Oonagh?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What role does Thady take on at the French court as it moves from one destination to another?

3. What is learned about O'LiamRoe's attraction to Oonagh?

4. How does the steeplechase end?

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

6. For whom has Lymond been mistaken and how does this complicate Lymond's life?

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

8. Why have so many people congregated in Rouen, and how does Thady divert disaster when the elephants are spooked in the parade?

9. Explain how O'LiamRoe is duped into an unfortunate encounter with the King and what the King's reaction is.

10. What does this chapter reveal about what is going on behind the scenes of the story?

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

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 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply QUEENS' PLAY? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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