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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. Where does Nell travel to in Chapter 8 to request help from King Edward?

2. Where does Hugh live in Chapter 1?

3. What is the only thing Llewelyn is allowed to keep after surrendering?

4. In Chapter 14, Edward _____________ the debts of Christians.

5. Which two characters are known as outlaws for murdering a cousin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Arwenna, and what happens to her in Chapter 7?

2. How does Hugh show great loyalty to Ellen in Chapter 15?

3. When Llewelyn finally surrenders, what does he lose? Does he get to keep anything?

4. Why is Davydd not completely trusted?

5. How is Hugh rewarded for his loyalty to Bran and Bran's family in Chapter 5?

6. How does Edward, as the new King of England, respond to Nell's request for help?

7. Who are the three crew members allowed to live in Chapter 13, and what happens to them?

8. What does Ellen want to sway Edward to do, and how is she advised to convince him?

9. How is the Abby symbolic in Chapter 18 of the end of something?

10. How is a messenger able to wound Edward in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss the genre of The Reckoning, being sure to supply details from the book that demonstrate how it qualifies for the genre and sub genre (if applicable) you assign it. Also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this genre.

Essay Topic 2

Ellen's death had a major impact on multiple characters. Discuss how her death affected the following:

• The plot

• Llewelyn

• Juliana

• Hugh

• Elizabeth

• Caitlyn

• Amaury

Essay Topic 3

Determine who the protagonist of this story is, and who or what is the antagonist.

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