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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. In Chapter I, what job had it been thought that Eustace might have?

2. At the beginning of Chapter IV, what is Leonard doing?

3. What weapons do Eustace and du Guesclin exchange after Eustace captures du Guesclin?

4. What color cross do the men wear who arrive in Chapter I?

5. In Chapter II, what day does Sir Philip promise that Leonard will be at Lynwood Keep ready to depart with Sir Reginald?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gaston d'Aubricour tell Eustace what he thinks of the Keep's defenses and why?

2. Who is Ralph Penrose?

3. What does Eustace notice the night before the battle in Chapter IV and how does it make him feel?

4. In Chapter I, what are Ralph and Lady Eleanor doing one fine evening?

5. What does Eustace look like in Chapter I?

6. In Chapter II, how has Eustace changed during the past five years?

7. Who was Gaston's mother?

8. In Chapter IV, why is Eustace knighted?

9. In Chapter II, why does Sir Philip Ashton come to Lynwood Keep?

10. What was England like during the reign of Edward III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leonard makes assumptions about an old woman who is caring for him in Chapter VII. What assumptions does Leonard make? How does he base his assumptions on appearances? How and why are appearances deceiving?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur is a page at court. What are the duties of a page? Why are young men of nobility pages before they become squires?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter X, Eustace is received coldly when he arrives at Bordeaux. Why does Eustace receive a cold reception when he arrives at Bordeaux? How and why has his reputation been damaged and how does that affect how he is received at Bordeaux?

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