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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 Chapter 17, what does Ellen say is all she sees when she looks at Edward?

2. In Chapter 6, where is the messenger from who comes to see Edward?

3. Hugh is rewarded for his loyalty by being assigned as __________ guard.

4. Where does the King tell Hugh in Chapter 15 that he will be imprisoned?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nell express regrets about, and what does she want done before she dies?

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

3. What does Ellen realize in Chapter 13 that her role is between the feuding brothers?

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

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

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

7. What is Amaury's connection to the de Montfort brothers?

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

9. What significance does London serve in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

There are many conflicts throughout The Reckoning. Compare and contrast at least three different types of conflict from the list below:

• Man against Man

• Man against Nature

• Man against Himself

• Man against God

• Man against Society

• Man caught in the Middle

• Man & Woman

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