The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: 1140 - 1142.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the death of Bishop James, who does Remingus see as his rival for the post of Prior of Kingsbridge?
(a) Prior Philip
(b) Francis
(c) Waleran
(d) Peter of Wareham

2. What is the description of the priest who is one of the condemned man's accusers?
(a) He is young with blond hair, blue eyes, and has a friendly face.
(b) He is old, bald, rides an old mare, and wears black robes.
(c) He is young, has black hair and a sharp nose, wears black robes, and has a dangerous look.
(d) He is fat, red faced, and clumsy.

3. What is the historical significance of the ship that flounders off Balfour?
(a) King Stephen's heir perishes.
(b) Queen Maud's son is aboard.
(c) King Henry's wife dies in the wreck.
(d) King Henry's only heir perishes in the wreck.

4. What do the old women in the crowd conclude about the person at whom the prisoner is looking?
(a) He is the prisoner's brother.
(b) He is old and weary.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is about to die.

5. What question does Tom ask Ellen after staying with her for a time?
(a) Can his family stay with her?
(b) Will she marry him?
(c) What can he do to help her?
(d) Can she take care of his family while he goes to find work?

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does the person take who screamed at the prisoner's death?

2. What does Waleran convince William to do to hinder Philip's success?

3. What does the thief steal from Tom's family?

4. What impresses Tom about Ellen's son, Jack?

5. Why does Lord William Hamleigh dismiss Tom and his stonemasons?

(see the answer key)

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