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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the peasants afraid to go to the Kingsbridge market?
(a) They are afraid of Waleran.
(b) They are afraid of the plague.
(c) They are afraid of Prior Philip's temper.
(d) They are terrorized by William.

2. 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.

3. What is Philip's reaction when he sees Remingus begging for food?
(a) Tells him that he deserves his fate
(b) Curses Remingus for conspiring against him
(c) Invites him back to the monastery to live
(d) Tells him that God is punishing him

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack tell the townspeople to inspire them?

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

3. What does Waleran promise to do for William for any of the wrongdoings he may commit?

4. How does William plan to get more money for Shiring?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the consequences for Prior Philip when Maud's men defeat King Stephen?

2. Summarize the first meeting between Jack and Aliena when Jack finds her reading in the woods.

3. Why does Jack invent an ingenious cloth felter for Aliena?

4. Why does Alfred come to see Jack after 10 years with no communication?

5. Describe Prior Philip's response to William Hamleigh when he arrives in Kingsbridge with his soldiers.

6. Describe what happens in Kingsbridge Cathedral on Whitunsday after William is confirmed as the earl of Shiring.

7. What does William Hamleigh decide to do in order to increase the wealth of Shiring when he takes control after his father's death?

8. Why is Jack angry with the conditions Philip gives him in order for him to be master builder of Kingsbridge cathedral?

9. How does Ellen find a way into Jack's cell after the monks lock him up for talking to Aliena?

10. Describe the reaction of the masons working on Kingbridge cathedral when Jack announces that some of them are going to be laid off.

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