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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following monikers does Stephen tease Matthew?
(a) King Wenceslas.
(b) Sir Lancelot.
(c) Robin Goodfellow.
(d) Lestat.

2. What sign hangs on the house where Diana and Matthew lodge in Prague?
(a) Red Lion.
(b) Two Suns.
(c) Three Ravens.
(d) Golden Star.

3. Which of the following forms does Stephen’s familiar take?
(a) Heron.
(b) Buzzard.
(c) Crane.
(d) Egret.

4. To which of the following is the term “Maharal” applied in the novel?
(a) Judah Loew.
(b) Moses Isserles.
(c) Nachmanides.
(d) Maimonides.

5. To which of the following ravens does Gallowglass liken Matthew?
(a) Grip.
(b) Huginn.
(c) Muninn.
(d) Mabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “Kelley cannot be plucked from the emperor’s court like a stray weed” (483) offers an example of which of the following?

2. The novel glosses the term “oubliette” as which of the following?

3. Which of the following epithets does Rudolf apply to Diana?

4. How does Diana gloss Rudolf’s note to “Bringen das Buch. Und die Hexe” (391)?

5. Which of the following types of birds does Matthew fly on the hunt in the Stag Moat at Prague?

Short Essay Questions

1. What spring-welcoming does Kelley mention that angers Matthew?

2. What does Diana note about the *outside* of the Bosch triptych Matthew receives in Prague?

3. What does Diana note in Bedlam is Matthew’s greatest fear?

4. What masque does Diana propose be performed to mark the approaching end of Lent?

5. How does Knox kill Skovajsa?

6. What reasons does Matthew give to Elizabeth for leaving Kelley in Prague?

7. Why does Matthew note to Diana that he wishes to wear red hose?

8. What information does Rabbi Loew provide to Diana and Matthew regarding Ashmole 782?

9. What does Diana note is an unexpected benefit of being a weaver as she and Matthew prepare for their first meeting with the Holy Roman Emperor?

10. How does Diana describe the illustration on the intact first page of Ashmole 782?

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