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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response of the masons when Jack tells them he has to let half the workers go?
(a) They understand the situation.
(b) They agree with the decision.
(c) They all go on strike.
(d) They are angry but comply.

2. What do the townspeople of Kingbridge build to fend off William's army?
(a) Turrets
(b) A wall
(c) A moat
(d) A catapult

3. Why is Alfred marrying Aliena?
(a) To hurt Jack
(b) He loves her.
(c) To hurt Richard
(d) He wants a family

4. What does Waleran tell William would be an ideal insult to Philip?
(a) If William married Aliena
(b) If William were confirmed as earl in Kingsbridge Cathedral
(c) If William takes Jonathan as his own son
(d) If William injures Philip in public

5. What condition does Philip give Jack if he wants to be master builder of the cathedral?
(a) Jack must adopt Jonathan.
(b) Jack must become a monk.
(c) Jack and Aliena must live apart.
(d) Jack must stay within the budget.

6. What news does a page bring to William while he is fighting in the civil war between Maud and Stephen?
(a) His castle was attacked.
(b) His sister is ill.
(c) His father died.
(d) His mother is sick.

7. What does Jack realize will stabilize the cracks in the cathedral?
(a) Stronger beams
(b) Wider columns
(c) Flying buttresses
(d) Smaller windows

8. What gift does Jack bring back for Prior Philip?
(a) A chest of silver
(b) A new bible
(c) A war horse
(d) A silk robe

9. What news does Francis bring to Philip when he arrives at the priory?
(a) King Stephen is ill and dying.
(b) Maud is dead.
(c) Maud's son, Henry, is planning to take back the throne.
(d) King Stephen's son is taking over the throne.

10. What is Philip's only hope that the Kingsbridge Cathedral will be completed?
(a) If William is killed in battle
(b) If Richard is killed in battle
(c) If King Stephen is defeated
(d) If King Stephen remains the king

11. What does Philip model the plans for a new town after?
(a) Canterbury
(b) Winchester
(c) Salisbury
(d) London

12. Of what does William accuse Prior Philip?
(a) Running an unlicensed market
(b) Infidelity
(c) Murder
(d) Treason

13. Why are Prior Philip and the townspeople of Kingsbridge devastated?
(a) The monastery burned down.
(b) The market cannot be opened again.
(c) The town is in ruins.
(d) The bishop cannot come to visit.

14. Why does Alfred go to Aliena's home?
(a) To laugh in her face
(b) To ask her to come back to him
(c) To kill her
(d) To beg her for money

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aliena ask to help her gain access to Earlcastle?

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

3. What does William vow to do after the death of his mother?

4. What does Tom give to Jack that no other man could give?

5. Who helps Jack escape from his punishment?

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