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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. Who fires a flaming arrow at a boat near Queen Mary's boat?

2. Richard and the Erskines try to find out who, besides _______________, was set on killing Lymond and Queen Mary.

3. Oonagh agrees to give Lymond information in exchange for what?

4. Brice is surprised that the ________________ turned him in.

5. What does the Queen Mother drop into the arena?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the statement regarding a dog not being fed or being fed by a trespasser relevant for this chapter?

2. What is the result of Robin's attacking Lymond while the court members are enjoying an evening out of doors?

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

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

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

6. What deal does the French Ambassador offer to Brice and why is Brice reluctant to take it?

7. Why is the riddle about dissolving verbal contracts relevant for Robin?

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

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

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

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

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What is this literary technique called? What was the source of some of the characters' ambitions? What did they covet? Why were they consumed with attaining their goals? Cite examples that support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Jenny Fleming. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Jenny's character in the novel?

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