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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 is the owner of the ship that had intentionally run into the La Sauvee?
2. Margaret watches _______________ leave for Ireland.
3. What is the only thing about the French court that holds any interest for O'LiamRoe?
4. What musical instrument does Lymond play while visiting with Oonagh?
5. Who actually kills the animal in the arena?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Robin's sentence for his part in the plot to murder Queen Mary? Why will the sentence not be carried out?
2. Who is Antonius Beck? What does Lymond ask Michel Herisson to do regarding Beck?
3. How can the riddle of putting a horse in a dangerous situation also apply to the deadly situation going on at court?
4. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?
5. What is the purpose of the arrival in France of the English Ambassage Extraordinary?
6. What does Lymond learn about who is conspiring against him and Queen Mary and why it is necessary for Lymond to die?
7. How is the statement regarding a dog not being fed or being fed by a trespasser relevant for this chapter?
8. 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.
9. What role does Richard know he would be assuming when Lymond left for Ireland?
10. What happens at court when it is believed that Lymond is dead?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Create a brief character study of Mary de Guise. 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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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