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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Prior Philip and Richard go to see about obtaining a market license?
(a) Francis
(b) Waleran
(c) King Stephen
(d) Maud

2. Why is Prior Philip's life in danger when he walks around the castle grounds with King Sephen?
(a) Philip received many threats.
(b) Philip is wearing the king's clothes.
(c) Philip has many enemies.
(d) Monks are hated.

3. What does Aliena tell Jack she is going to do after ten years of living apart?
(a) Ask Richard to beseech the king for an annulment
(b) Ask Philip to allow their union
(c) Leave him
(d) Ask Waleran to approve the annulment

4. 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 are angry but comply.
(d) They all go on strike.

5. What does Jack study while he is in Toledo?
(a) Languages
(b) History and Latin
(c) Literature and math
(d) Math and science

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

7. What visions are tormenting William when he stops building the church in Shiring?
(a) His begging in the streets
(b) Being spat upon by peasants
(c) His mother burning in hell
(d) Aliena laughing at him

8. What does Alfred do when he is unable to perform on his wedding night?
(a) He forces Aliena to sleep on the floor.
(b) He asks Aliena for forgiveness.
(c) He cries out of frustration.
(d) He promises to do better next time.

9. What is the advice William's mother gives him about how to become the earl of Shiring?
(a) William should prove his loyalty to the king.
(b) William should ask Waleran to help.
(c) William should kill his competition.
(d) William should provide the king with more men-at-arms and knights.

10. What does Jack tell the townspeople to inspire them?
(a) Prior Philip will ask God for help.
(b) God will give them the grace and strength to carry on.
(c) Richard will defeat William.
(d) Their crops are still in the fields and the livestock are unharmed.

11. What does Aliena teach Elizabeth when they meet in church?
(a) How to dress like a proper lady
(b) How to buy the best fabric at the market
(c) How to keep William happy
(d) How to gain the respect of her servants and soldiers

12. How does the master builder of William's church find masons to hire?
(a) He hires them in Salisbury.
(b) He goes to Winchester to hire them.
(c) He goes to France and brings them back.
(d) He steals them from Kingsbridge.

13. What happens at the church service in Kingsbridge Cathedral on Whitsunsday?
(a) The stone ceiling collapses on the congregation.
(b) Richard is named as Earl of Shiring.
(c) The bishops are impressed with the gorgeous cathedral.
(d) Prior Philip is named Archbishop.

14. What is the result of the fight between Alfred and Jack?
(a) Tom is injured.
(b) Ellen is hurt in the fight.
(c) A wall of the cathedral is seriously damaged.
(d) Alfred's hand is broken.

15. What do the masons decide should happen as a result of the fight between Jack and Alfred?
(a) Jack must leave.
(b) Either Alfred or Jack must leave.
(c) Alfred must leave.
(d) Alfred and Jack must repair the cathedral wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Francis bring to Philip when he arrives at the priory?

2. How many people die in the raid on Kingsbridge?

3. What does Philip model the plans for a new town after?

4. What is Philip's reaction when he sees Remingus begging for food?

5. Why does Alfred go to Aliena's home?

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