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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, how old is the boy mounted on a war horse who is being led around the court by an older youth?

2. Beneath what wall of the castle are various flowerbeds?

3. What color is Eustace's hair?

4. Who is Sir Reginald communicating with at the beginning of Chapter IV?

5. What is the name of the Arab steed that Gaston rides?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Leonard after Eustace meets with the Prince in Chapter 5, and why does he not accompany Eustace?

2. How is the arrival of the Lances of Lynwood described?

3. In Chapter 1, what is the situation at Lynwood?

4. What does Leonard do in Chapter VI when he thinks Gaston has a fever?

5. Whose advice does Eustace seek regarding Leonard in Chapter VI?

6. What does Laurence say about serving Eustace?

7. In Chapter IV, why is Eustace knighted?

8. What does Eustace look like in Chapter I?

9. Who was Gaston's mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Ingram is unconscious when the attack takes place on the Chateau Norbelle. Why is John unconscious? Is he culpable for the attack?

Essay Topic 2

In The Lances of Lynwood, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Lady Agnes de Clarenham is distraught when she learns of Lady Eleanor’s death. What relationship has Agnes had with Eleanor? Why is she distraught when she learns of Eleanor’s death?

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