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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: 1142 - 1145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Philip find hiding in Earl Bartholomew's castle?
(a) Martha and Alfred
(b) Ellen and Jack
(c) Aliena, Richard, and their manservant, Matthew
(d) William Hamleigh

2. Where do Tom and his family go for shelter from the freezing weather?
(a) To the monastery
(b) To the church
(c) To the earl's castle
(d) Ellen and Jack invite them into their cave.

3. What does Waleran promise to do for William for any of the wrongdoings he may commit?
(a) He will put in a good word for William with the king.
(b) He will give William an alibi.
(c) He will give William absolution.
(d) He will lie for William.

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

5. What does Aliena's and Richard's father make them vow to him?
(a) They will get King Stephen to help them.
(b) They will get as far away from Shiring as they can.
(c) They will get revenge on the Hamleighs and get back the earldom.
(d) They will go into the forest and stay out of harm's way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the church service in Kingsbridge Cathedral on Whitsunsday?

2. What horrifies William when he goes to visit Kingsbridge?

3. Why are the peasants afraid to go to the Kingsbridge market?

4. As Aliena plans the escape from William, what does she pack to take with her?

5. Why are Prior Philip and the townspeople of Kingsbridge devastated?

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