The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: 1152 - 1155.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Tom about Ellen's son, Jack?
(a) He offers the guests food before taking any for himself.
(b) He gives Tom's family his portion of food
(c) He has impeccable social graces.
(d) He is able to hunt ducks with a stone and a sling.

2. What does Aliena tell Jack she is going to do after ten years of living apart?
(a) Ask Waleran to approve the annulment
(b) Leave him
(c) Ask Richard to beseech the king for an annulment
(d) Ask Philip to allow their union

3. What does Philip decide to do with the baby that Francis brought to the monastery?
(a) He decides to keep the baby and raise it in the monastery.
(b) He gives the baby to an orphanage.
(c) He leaves the baby at a convent.
(d) He gives the baby to a peasant family.

4. What is the condition of the monastery after 2 years under the care of Prior Philip?
(a) It is self sufficient and morale is high.
(b) It is in dire straits.
(c) The monks are hungry and the monastery in ruins.
(d) The monastery is dirty and unkempt.

5. Who does Aliena ask to help her gain access to Earlcastle?
(a) Francis
(b) Elizabeth
(c) Ellen
(d) Philip

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Tom Builder been hired to build for the earl's daughter and her fiancée?

2. Why are the peasants afraid to go to the Kingsbridge market?

3. Why is Prior Philip's life in danger when he walks around the castle grounds with King Sephen?

4. What is Prior Philip's biggest problem at his small monastery?

5. How does William plan to get more money for Shiring?

(see the answer key)

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