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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Queen Mary hope to do in March, 1558?

2. Why does Elizabeth no longer fear her sister as of spring, 1555?

3. Who does Hannah catch entering Elizabeth's chambers through a secret passage?

4. Who does Hannah see while at church in autumn, 1556?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Daniel's sisters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Hannah and Daniel look forward to Elizabeth's reign as queen?

2. How does Mary view her failed pregnancy, and what does it inspire her to do?

3. After being found innocent of the charges against her, what does Hannah decide to do?

4. Realizing that her health is in decline, what does Mary ask Hannah to do?

5. In what way is Philip's relationship with Elizabeth a political move?

6. What makes Hannah long to return to England in 1557?

7. As she seeks safety, who does Hannah encounter on the street in the winter of 1557-1558?

8. What secret does Mrs. Carpenter reveal about Daniel in Summer - Autumn 1556?

9. What does Daniel tell Hannah when her father becomes seriously ill?

10. What does Mrs. Carpenter confront Hannah about a couple of months after she and Daniel marry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the career of the author of the novel "The Queen's Fool" Philippa Gregory. What other works has she written? Does she write in other genres? Is she respected in the literary world? What are some of the characteristics of her writing?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the conclusion of the novel "The Queen's Fool". What happens at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Does the ending stay true to the real historical events? Why might Gregory have chosen to end the story where she does?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the secondary characters of the novel. Who are some of the secondary characters? Are they based on real historical figures or are they fictitious creations? How do they impact Hannah's life?

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