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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. Sir George Douglas writes an anonymous letter to Queen Catherine that ___________________ should be invited to court.

2. What does O'LiamRoe see on a shelf that upsets him?

3. What is at the beginning of Part One: The Vulgar Lyre: The Fork is Chosen?

4. Lymond plans on using his time at dinner with the King to ______________________.

5. Crawford of Lymond is actually __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens for Thady that lets him know his plans may begin?

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

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

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

6. How does the steeplechase end?

7. What information is provided at the beginning of the book to help the reader understand the characters and setting?

8. What role does Oonagh play in trying to get O'LiamRoe sent back to Ireland?

9. Why does O'LiamRoe get so irritated with Thady after he sees him perform at court and what does O'LiamRoe do to Thady to get his point across?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dorothy Dunnett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mary de Guise was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Mary de Guise's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

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