2. Which of the following manuscript designations applies to the Voynich Manuscript?
(a) Cotton Vitellius a xv.
(b) Exeter Cathedral Library MS 3501.
(c) Peniarth MS 392D.
(d) Beinecke MS 408.

3. What is the name of the witch who investigates Diana at Sept-Tours?
(a) Charles Perrault.
(b) Gilles de Rais.
(c) Nicolas Flamel.
(d) André Champier.

4. With which of the following symbols does Mary Sidney seal a letter?
(a) A sword.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A spear.
(d) An arrowhead.

5. Which of the following does Matthew greet as he escorts Diana to her first meeting with Mary Sidney?
(a) Nicholas Hilliard.
(b) John Browne.
(c) Hans Holbein.
(d) Thomas Tallis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following colors of shoes does Matthew order from Bidwell?

2. In the novel, the term “pattens” refers to which of the following?

3. Which of the following is the first to greet Diana and Matthew upon their return to London from Sept-Tours?

4. What kind of being is Harriot in the novel?

5. Which of the following runes does Gallowglass consult?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the clothiers who call upon Diana at Woodstock surprised by her, per her own understanding?

2. Following her forspell, as Diana consults with the London witches regarding how to control her firedrake familiar, what does she realize about the commonalities between her magical and historical practices?

3. What does Diana experience upon tasting stag’s blood at Sept-Tours?

4. In what ways does Diana liken Marlowe to a troublesome child (31)?

5. Why does Philippe note there is no key to a library in his home?

6. What explanation does Matthew give Diana for the abundance of witches, vampires, and daemons in Barbican Cross?

7. What does Matthew use as file storage in his lodgings in Blackfriars?

8. Why does Diana leave her commonplace book at the Old Lodge instead of taking it to Sept-Tours?

9. How does Diana note expecting Dr. Dee’s library to look?

10. What bargain does Matthew strike with Elizabeth before departing for Prague?

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