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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 informs Francis of Harvey's death?

2. What news does Mariotta reveal at Christmas time?

3. Who finds Mariotta after her miscarriage?

4. What is Will's initial response to Wat's invitation in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. Where does Will wound Francis in Part 4, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sybilla explain to Richard in Dumbarton?

2. How does Richard react to hearing the news of Mariotta's association with Francis?

3. How does Gideon obtain information about Francis in Part 3, Chapter 4?

4. How do Kate's feelings towards Francis change?

5. What is the conversation between Mariotta and Dandy as they prepare for the party?

6. Why does Francis release Gideon and what request does he have for him?

7. How do Francis and Richard end up in the wilderness without the Scottish army?

8. What is Richard's response to the anonymous jewelry that Mariotta has been receiving?

9. How is Francis captured in Part 3, Chapter 4?

10. How is Christian wounded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Christian and Sym discover a stranger, and the connection between Christian and Francis begins.

1) Describe how Lady Christian is presented in the book, including her character traits and her importance to the country of Scotland.

2) Explain the events that lead Francis to Christian and why his identity must remain anonymous.

3) Describe what Francis is looking for, how Christian helps him, and the information she delivers to him.

Essay Topic 2

In a series of battles, Francis is captured and released while Gideon learns more about his situation.

1) Explain Francis's plan for capturing Samuel Harvey, why it backfires, and how he ends up as the captured prisoner.

2) Describe the battle that allows Francis to free himself and save Gideon.

3) Analyze the decision that Francis makes to free Gideon, the request he makes, and what the situation displays of Francis's character.

Essay Topic 3

The Game of Kings ends with the trial of Francis and the reuniting of the family.

1) Analyze the time that Francis and Richard spend in the wilderness, why it changes Richard's opinions of Francis, and how Francis is captured.

2) Describe Will's efforts to help Francis and the valuable information that he presents at the trial.

3) Explain how Sybilla solves the mystery of the anonymous jewelry, and how the confession she obtains helps Francis.

4) Describe the outcome of the trial and the reunion of the family at the story's conclusion.

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