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

2. Why are the boys terrified at the moment of the prisoner's death?
(a) The person the prisoner was staring at drops to the ground, uttering a curse.
(b) Their fathers come to take them home.
(c) The prisoner's dead eyes stare at them.
(d) Their mothers chase them with switches.

3. What does Tom give to Jack that no other man could give?
(a) His mason's tools
(b) A loving brother
(c) The cathedral
(d) His wedding ring

4. What does the prisoner do after the noose is placed around his neck?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He begins to beg for mercy.
(c) He begins to scream.
(d) He starts to sing.

5. Why is William so upset that Waleran will not give him absolution for his sins?
(a) He won't be allowed in the church.
(b) He fears his mother's religious wrath.
(c) He fears the fires of hell.
(d) He won't be allowed the earldom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip's brother, Francis, surprise him with when he comes to visit?

2. What are the values of the boys who gather in the marketplace?

3. What type of death does the prisoner experience when the oxcart is pulled away?

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

5. Who does Philip name as the new master builder of the cathedral?

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