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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. Back in France, Lymond meets with a woman who had once been in charge of a distinguished group of ____________.

2. Those who prevented the death of Queen Mary all go to ________________.

3. Who takes Lymond into her home and cares for him?

4. Richard knows that when Lymond leaves for Ireland, _____________ would take Lymond's place as Mary's protector.

5. Whom does O'LiamRoe overhear talking about the plot to kill Queen Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Antonius Beck? What does Lymond ask Michel Herisson to do regarding Beck?

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

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

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

5. What secret agreement do O'LiamRoe and Robin make?

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

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. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of King Henry II of France. 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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in QUEENS' PLAY. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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