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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 William vow to do after the death of his mother?
(a) Light a candle in the cathedral for her soul
(b) Build a castle in her honor
(c) Build a church in her honor
(d) Donate her clothing to the poor

2. How many men show up to work on the cathedral?
(a) 100
(b) 25
(c) 500
(d) 1000

3. What reaction do the old women have toward the prisoner?
(a) They think he is handsome.
(b) They are glad he is about to hang.
(c) They feel he deserves his fate.
(d) They feel sorry for him.

4. What does Aliena tell Richard he should do to be named Earl of Shiring?
(a) Ask King Stephen for the earldom
(b) Bribe William
(c) Assassinate William
(d) Forcibly take Earlcastle

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alfred come to see Jack after 10 years of absence?

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

3. What gift does Jack bring back for Prior Philip?

4. Who nudges the sheriff impatiently, wanting to hurry along the hanging?

5. What is the economic situation of Shiring while William is the earl?

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