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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edward react to Simon's victory and capture of King Henry?
(a) He surrenders to Simon.
(b) He declares war on Simon.
(c) He prepares to flee the country.
(d) He doubles his guards around the castle.

2. Who stabs Edward in Chapter 6?
(a) An unknown man.
(b) The messenger.
(c) Edward stabs himself.
(d) One of his guards.

3. Nell tells Amaury that she cannot die without securing _________ for Ellen.
(a) Marriage.
(b) Land.
(c) Work.
(d) Money.

4. How does Edward feel about Ellen pouring her glass out at Davydd's feet?
(a) Angry.
(b) Amused.
(c) Embarassed.
(d) Confused.

5. Where has Owain been for 15 years?
(a) Dead.
(b) Evesham.
(c) Missing.
(d) Prison.

6. What does Brian suggest to Hugh to get the money he needs in Chapter 14?
(a) Visit a Jewish money-lender.
(b) Steal it.
(c) Offer to work someone's land for a week.
(d) Visit a catholic money-lender.

7. How does Hugh earn Brian's trust and friendship?
(a) By entrusting his own secret with Brian.
(b) By not acting superior.
(c) Over many years of doing business together.
(d) By keeping Brian's secret.

8. What genre is this book?
(a) Historical fiction.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Historical.
(d) Fiction.

9. How many witnesses does Llewelyn have against Davydd in the murder plot?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

10. How much money does Edward give Nell in Chapter 8 to make up for lost profit?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 2,000 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

11. How does Llewelyn respond when Davydd asks if he would have believed it if someone had accused Tudur or Einion of the murder plot?
(a) Llewelyn hesitates so long that Davydd says his silence has already answered the question.
(b) Llewelyn admits he would not have believed it; he trusts Tudor and Einion.
(c) Llewelyn refuses to answer the question.
(d) Llewelyn says he would have made Tudor and Einoion answer defend themselves just like Davydd is.

12. What does Edmund's wife advise Ellen to do to get her way with Edward?
(a) Plead.
(b) Flirt.
(c) Make demands.
(d) Blackmail.

13. What is the only thing in Amaury's prison cell?
(a) A small pallet.
(b) A rat's nest.
(c) A small box.
(d) A blanket.

14. What fatal condition does Nell suffer from?
(a) Fever.
(b) Dropsy.
(c) Rickets.
(d) Dravis.

15. What type of lord in King Edward?
(a) Vassal.
(b) Primary.
(c) Secondary.
(d) Liege.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Simon win a large victory and capture King Henry?

2. Once Davydd realizes his mistake upon meeting Ellen, what does he do to try and fix it?

3. Nell tell Amaury that all of her regrets in life are for ___________.

4. In Chapter 17, the King marvels at Davydd's ability to do what?

5. What was Rhys ap Gruffydd doing when he was caught?

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