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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. In what castle does King Edward want Llewelyn to swear homage in?

2. How does Davydd feel about the land Edward rewards him with in Chapter 19?

3. How many years was Davydd exiled for rebelling against Llewelyn the second time?

4. Who is the youngest de Montfort brother?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Bran leaves Guy in Chapter 5?

2. How does Davydd defend himself to Llewelyn regarding the murder plot when they meet privately?

3. Describe Ellen's travels in Chapter 12 to meet her husband.

4. How does Ellen stand up to the lead pirate, Thomas?

5. How and why does Davydd get married?

6. What significance does London serve in Chapter 20?

7. How and why does Hugh gain Brian's trust?

8. What prisoner does Llewelyn speak with in Chapter 18, and why is that prisoner significant?

9. Why is Davydd not completely trusted?

10. How does Hugh compare himself to the King in Chapter 15, and what is the outcome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hugh appears throughout The Reckoning in many different situations, building different relationships with many different characters. Please discuss Hugh's role in The Reckoning. What does his presence add to the plot? Why does the author include him?

Essay Topic 2

Llewleyn and Davydd take very different approaches to nearly everything. They both consider themselves a leader. Compare and contrast Llewelyn and Davydd's leadership tactics and successes or failures.

Essay Topic 3

What role does forgiveness play in The Reckoning? Is it a theme or a motif?

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