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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. Where is Queen Mary to be killed?
2. A wrestling match is to take place between the Cornishman and ________________.
3. What does Robin do when Lymond asks to talk to him before Robin kills him?
4. What is the only thing about the French court that holds any interest for O'LiamRoe?
5. Who is revealed to be Robin's partner?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?
2. What secret agreement do O'LiamRoe and Robin make?
3. What role does satire play in the story, and especially in Lymond's life?
4. 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.
5. What is the result of Robin's attacking Lymond while the court members are enjoying an evening out of doors?
6. Where does Lymond end up after being captured by Oonagh and rescued from the hotel fire?
7. What happens at court when it is believed that Lymond is dead?
8. Whose name does Oonagh give O'LiamRoe as the other henchman involved in the murder plot?
9. What does Lymond learn about who is conspiring against him and Queen Mary and why it is necessary for Lymond to die?
10. Why is the riddle about dissolving verbal contracts relevant for Robin?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Lymond and Thady. What are their roles within the story? What must Lymond be expert in in order to carry out the personality game in the book? What purpose do both Lymond and Thady serve? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
There are several events of foreshadowing in QUEENS' PLAY. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study of Catherine de' Medici. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?
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