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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 what condition is Rhys ap Gruffydd brought to Llewelnd in Chapter 19?

3. What is Amaury's profession?

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

5. Owen de la Pole is Gruffydd's ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What significance does London serve in Chapter 20?

4. How do Davydd and Ellen end up meeting?

5. Describe the situation created for the Jews by Edward.

6. What situations has the tension between Llewelyn and his brothers led to for some of the brothers?

7. Why are Guy and Bran now outlaws?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Trust is a prominent theme in this story. Discuss three different relationships greatly affected (positively or negatively) by trust in The Reckoning.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Davydd's internal struggle with guilt throughout his life and rivalry with his brother, Llewelyn.

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