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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. What does Lymond do when Robin makes a comment about Lymond's family and Margaret Erskines?

3. What worries Lymond about showing up at the French court?

4. A wrestling match is to take place between the Cornishman and ________________.

5. Who commits suicide when he hears the explosion on the river?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the significance of satin and scarlet in this chapter?

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

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

5. What are the circumstances of Brice's death and why does Lymond insist that Robin be returned to France unharmed?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mary Queen of Scots. 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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