The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: 1135-1136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does William Hamleigh almost run down with his powerful war horse?
(a) Martha
(b) Agnes
(c) Aliena
(d) Tom

2. Who are the three men that ride behind the oxcart that carries the prisoner?
(a) An earl, a prior, and a knight
(b) The king, the queen, and the priest
(c) A monk, the king, and an earl
(d) A knight, a priest, and a monk

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

4. Why doesn't the master builder of Salisbury Cathedral hire Tom?
(a) He is jealous of Tom.
(b) He doesn't like the looks of Tom.
(c) He feels Tom is not qualified.
(d) He has too many masons already.

5. What do the older women bring to the marketplace when they go to watch the hanging?
(a) They bring clothing to mend while at the hanging.
(b) They bring wooden stools to sit while watching the hanging.
(c) They bring ale and food to sell at the hanging.
(d) They bring their weaving to pass the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom get hired to make repairs on Kingsbridge Cathedral?

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

3. How does the prisoner react when one of the boys spits in his face?

4. What does Agnes tell Tom when she brings him his lunch?

5. What horrifies Philip when he first sees Kingsbridge?

(see the answer key)

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