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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 X, what is the name of the Princess of Wales's daughter?

2. Who is expected at a hostel that leaves no room for Eustace, Arthur, and their party in Chapter X?

3. What time of day does Eustace ride through the gates of Bordeaux in Chapter X?

4. Who complains about the weather as Eustace rides into Lynwood in Chapter VIII with his companions?

5. In Chapter 11, how long has it been since Arthur and Eustace have been together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is a plot against Eustace discovered?

2. Why does Eustace remain a guest of Jean de Montford rather than going directly to Edward with Arthur?

3. Who comes to Eleanor's funeral?

4. How does Leonard act after he recovers?

5. In Chapter XIII, in what condition does Gaston find Eustace when he and his men return?

6. What lies does Clarenham tell about Eustace?

7. What does Leonard think happens in the hovel?

8. What happens when Gaston and some other men go to intercept supplies in Chapter XIII?

9. When does Le Borgne Basque creep out of his quarters in Chapter XII, and who stops him?

10. What memories does Eustace have of Agnes in Chapter X?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eustace captures a French prisoner named du Guesclin. How does Eustace capture du Guesclin? What does the capture and how Eustace treats the captive reveal about honor?

Essay Topic 2

Superstitions and beliefs in the supernatural are strong during the 1300s. How does Yonge use satire to ridicule and expose the ignorance that leads to these superstitions?

Essay Topic 3

Leonard resists following Eustace’s orders and leaves him. How would you describe Leonard’s character? Does his character change after his rescue from an old hag?

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