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

2. Who does Tudor get a confession from in Chapter 10 about who was involved in the murder plot?

3. How do the prison guards treat Amaury in Chapter 15?

4. What castle is Amaury taken to and put in prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is unique about Nell de Montfort's living arrangement?

3. How do Davydd and Ellen end up meeting?

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

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

6. Why does being injured in Chapter 6 end up making Edward even stronger?

7. Describe Davydd's murder plot, and why it does not work.

8. What does Llewelyn do in Chapter 11 when he realizes he desperately need a heir?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does love play in The Reckoning? What actions are made in the name of love? What does love get between? What actions does love cause some characters to make?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Davydd and Llewelyn's different strategies for a war or rebellion against England. What were the brothers' different reasons for their strategies? Whose made more sense, and why?

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