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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following runes does Gallowglass consult?
(a) Wyn.
(b) Gyfu.
(c) Rad.
(d) Kaun.

2. The comment that Diana’s “gloved hand rose to [her] nose at the smell that accompanied this pastoral view” as she crosses the open sewer at London’s edge (243) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Juxtaposition.
(d) Ananloty.

3. Which of the following titles does Philippe achieve at Saturnalia?
(a) Hall warden.
(b) Court fool.
(c) Kitchen worker.
(d) House husband.

4. How long is the celebration of Diana’s wedding to Matthew set to last?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

5. Which of the following titles does Dr. Dee report Bacon ascribed to Ashmole 782?
(a) Legenda Aurea.
(b) Malleus Maleficarum.
(c) De Bello Gallico.
(d) Verum Secretum Secretorum.

6. Where does Raleigh part company with Diana on the way to Sept-Tours?
(a) Sark and Herm.
(b) Guernsey.
(c) Alderney.
(d) Jersey.

7. Which of the following titles does Thomas achieve at Saturnalia?
(a) Boss of the Best.
(b) Queen of the Damned.
(c) Lord of Misrule.
(d) King of Misfortune.

8. Which of the following is the cleric who accuses Diana of witchcraft at Woodstock?
(a) Iffley.
(b) Raleigh.
(c) Bidwell.
(d) Danforth.

9. Which of the following is the first thing Diana writes in her commonplace book (32)?
(a) Her name.
(b) The date.
(c) Her mission statement.
(d) The book's title.

10. Which of the following is a kitchen boy at Sept-Tours whose services Diana requisitions?
(a) Richard.
(b) William.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Henry.

11. To which of the following predators does Diana compare Gallowglass?
(a) A shark.
(b) A bear.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A lion.

12. What date is set for the celebration of Elizabeth’s anniversary?
(a) 16 November.
(b) 18 November.
(c) 19 November.
(d) 17 November.

13. Which of the following does Diana encounter while on her way to John Hester’s shop?
(a) Christopher Marlowe.
(b) George Chapman.
(c) Walter Raliegh.
(d) Henry Percy.

14. In the novel, the term “sorcière” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Daemon.
(b) Vampire.
(c) Witch.
(d) Human.

15. Which of the following is the name of one of Matthew’s mastiffs at Woodstock?
(a) Cimon.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Pericles.
(d) Thucydides.

Short Answer Questions

1. As which of the following does Diana gloss the phrase “Semper eadem” (365)?

2. How old is Annie when she first reports to Diana?

3. In the novel, the term “bum roll” refers to which of the following?

4. What color is Diana’s hair when she arrives in 1590?

5. In which of the following languages does Philippe quiz Diana?

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