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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. Everyone thinks it is somewhat scandalous that Thady had visited _________________ earlier.

2. What does Thady do to temporarily stop the elephant?

3. Queen Mary's life is at stake and ____________ are suspects.

4. Why is O'LiamRoe not hurt when his bed catches on fire?

5. Which of the following does NOT get caught in a cage on the court's journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the steeplechase end?

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

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

5. Why does Lymond determine that he must be the bait for whomever is trying to poison Queen Mary?

6. Who is Jenny Fleming? How is her daughter more like the mother in this relationship?

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

10. What raucous and wild activities as mentioned in the riddle take place in this chapter?

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

QUEENS' PLAY is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in QUEENS' PLAY. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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