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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. Richard knows that when Lymond leaves for Ireland, _____________ would take Lymond's place as Mary's protector.

2. Where does Lymond travel to to find the French court and deal with Robin?

3. King Henry's daughter, Elizabeth, is to marry ___________________.

4. The King decides that Lymond must duel with whom?

5. Where is Lymond's body left after the hotel fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important for O'LiamRoe to go to Oonagh to attain her compliance with talking about the murder plot?

2. Who does Lymond tell Richard is the would-be assassin? How does Lymond know this?

3. What does Lymond learn about who is conspiring against him and Queen Mary and why it is necessary for Lymond to die?

4. What is the purpose of the arrival in France of the English Ambassage Extraordinary?

5. How can the riddle of putting a horse in a dangerous situation also apply to the deadly situation going on at court?

6. What role does satire play in the story, and especially in Lymond's life?

7. What role does Richard know he would be assuming when Lymond left for Ireland?

8. What secret agreement do O'LiamRoe and Robin make?

9. Whose name does Oonagh give O'LiamRoe as the other henchman involved in the murder plot?

10. What is the significance of satin and scarlet in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lymond (Thady). 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 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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