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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. Margaret is happy that _________________ finally arrives.
2. Brice is surprised that the ________________ turned him in.
3. What does Lymond do when Robin makes a comment about Lymond's family and Margaret Erskines?
4. What does Queen Mary say to Oonagh the next day that makes Oonagh run away?
5. Who does Oonagh tell O'LiamRoe is the other henchman involved in the murder plot?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. Who is Antonius Beck? What does Lymond ask Michel Herisson to do regarding Beck?
3. How is the statement regarding a dog not being fed or being fed by a trespasser relevant for this chapter?
4. How can the riddle of putting a horse in a dangerous situation also apply to the deadly situation going on at court?
5. What are the circumstances of Brice's death and why does Lymond insist that Robin be returned to France unharmed?
6. Who is the man the author refers to in the riddle about fasting? Why should this man have maintained his plan to starve himself to death?
7. What is the significance of satin and scarlet in this chapter?
8. What role does Richard know he would be assuming when Lymond left for Ireland?
9. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?
10. What role does satire play in the story, and especially in Lymond's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Dorothy Dunnett's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of O'LiamRoe. 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 3
QUEENS' PLAY is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?
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