The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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

2. What impresses Tom about Ellen's son, Jack?
(a) He gives Tom's family his portion of food
(b) He offers the guests food before taking any for himself.
(c) He has impeccable social graces.
(d) He is able to hunt ducks with a stone and a sling.

3. What is the condition of Tom and his family by the time Christmas arrives?
(a) They are doing well because of Tom's new job.
(b) They are starving
(c) They are healthy and warm in a new home.
(d) They are happy to be together in a warm cave.

4. Why do three men ride behind the prisoner?
(a) They mock the prisoner publicly.
(b) They recite the prisoner's crime.
(c) They are his accusers.
(d) They try to keep order.

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) Can she take care of his family while he goes to find work?
(d) What can he do to help her?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Agnes' condition after the birth?

2. What do the older women bring to the marketplace when they go to watch the hanging?

3. What does the prisoner do after the noose is placed around his neck?

4. What is Tom Builder's one passion in life?

5. Why does Philip go to see the Bishop of Kingsbridge after talking to his brother, Francis?

(see the answer key)

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