The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Four 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 1: 1135-1136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of death does the prisoner experience when the oxcart is pulled away?
(a) He gasps for breath for a long time.
(b) His neck breaks and death is quick.
(c) He strangles slowly.
(d) He kicks and fights against the noose.

2. What is Prior Philip's biggest problem at his small monastery?
(a) William Hamleigh
(b) Francis
(c) Archdeacon Waleran
(d) Peter of Wareham

3. What are the values of the boys who gather in the marketplace?
(a) They believe in God and holy works.
(b) They scorn beauty and despise goodness.
(c) They believe in goodness and kind deeds.
(d) They respect their elders and parents.

4. How do the young maidens feel about the prisoner?
(a) They think he is ugly.
(b) They think he is possessed.
(c) They think he is retarded.
(d) They think he is handsome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the accusers do as the young man hangs from the noose?

2. What is the language the condemned man speaks?

3. What does Philip decide to do with the baby that Francis brought to the monastery?

4. What is the name of the ship that sinks after setting sail from England in 1120?

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

(see the answer key)

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