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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. Who was it reported had given Charlemagne the gift of a special chess set?

2. Who takes Catherine back to her apartment?

3. What does David believe is the only thing that will save France from itself?

4. What causes the mystical spell to be broken?

5. On what does Lily write Mordecai's telephone number?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does the Bishop tell Mireille and Valentine after the opera when they spend the night at his home?

2. What surprise does Mireille find out about herself on the journey to Corsica?

3. What work does Kamel want Catherine to complete for him which surprises Catherine and catches her off guard?

4. What does Catherine find as she gets ready for bed after leaving a message for Nim on his private line?

5. What is the meaning of the title, "Pawn to Queen's Fourth", of this section of the novel and where is the title described?

6. What does Llewellyn want from Catherine and how does Catherine react?

7. When David arrives, what information does he find out about Valentine and what happens to her?

8. How does the Abbess make it impossible for any one person to reveal the details of her plan to ensure the safety of the pieces of the chess set?

9. Why is Llewellyn excited to hear about Catherine's relocation and what does he ask of her?

10. When the people at the chess match begin to leave, what does Lily believe is true about Fiske, Solarin's opponent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes within this novel is one of revenge. How is this theme first developed? By which character? Do you believe this is an appropriate theme to include in this novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail how the author develops suspense throughout the novel? Do you believe the author does it well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, the the author incorporates real-life historical figures into the novel's fictionalized plot. Describe why the author might have chosen this technique. Do you believe it is effective? Why or why not?

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