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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. The beginning of Part Three: London: The Excitement of Being Hunted: I: Blois: The Mill in Motion is written from whose perspective?

2. Who does Oonagh tell O'LiamRoe is the other henchman involved in the murder plot?

3. Lymond has been injured and captured by whom?

4. Margaret watches _______________ leave for Ireland.

5. What is the result of the duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Lymond end up after being captured by Oonagh and rescued from the hotel fire?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Name some direct and indirect examples that support the riddle regarding a woman who gives herself up to a man because of what he has to offer her.

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

9. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?

10. How does O'LiamRoe unwittingly stumble upon information related to the plot to kill Queen Mary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Does the author end the book on a note of hope for Queen Mary and the Queen Mother or the continuance of their struggle to come to terms with the nature and origins of royal roles? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall settings for the story. Why does the author use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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