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

2. What does Eustace hold up as he says words over his brother as he dies?

3. How many men are lost in the battle at Navaretta?

4. What do d'Aubricour and Eustace bout with in Chapter I?

5. From whom does Eustace seek parchment and ink to write to Eleanor regarding her husband's death in Chapter V?

Short Essay Questions

1. What summons does Sir Reginald receive in Chapter II?

2. What losses do the armies sustain during the battle at Navaretta?

3. Who was Gaston's mother?

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

5. What does Laurence say about serving Eustace?

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

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

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

9. What does Eustace look like in Chapter I?

10. In Chapter IV, why is Eustace knighted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Yonge use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element that authors use to evoke feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of The Lances of Lynwood?

Essay Topic 3

The protagonist is usually a hero in a story and the antagonist is usually a villain. Is there more than one protagonist or antagonist in the story? Who are the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) and why do they play that role in the book?

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