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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 does Jack study while he is in Toledo?
(a) Math and science
(b) History and Latin
(c) Languages
(d) Literature and math

2. Why does Alfred come to see Jack after 10 years of absence?
(a) He comes to ask forgiveness.
(b) He comes for revenge.
(c) He asks Jack for a job.
(d) He comes to get Aliena back.

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

4. What do the young men in the marketplace think is lucky for a condemned man?
(a) To have a friend shoot him with an arrow before he hangs
(b) To be forgiven by a priest
(c) To hang slowly in the hope of being rescued
(d) To break his neck, resulting in a quick death

5. Why is Jack happy about living in Kingsbridge despite Alfred's abuse?
(a) He enjoys the excitement of the town.
(b) He never liked the forest.
(c) He gets to see Aliena.
(d) He gets to work on the cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfred do when he is unable to perform on his wedding night?

2. Why is William so upset that Waleran will not give him absolution for his sins?

3. What type of people live in the homes of the town square?

4. What is the secret compromise that Philip proposes to the Hamleighs about the forests and quarry in Shiring?

5. To where does Abbot Peter transfer Prior Philip?

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