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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. When Llewelyn's hunters injure a stag and it moves onto English territory, how do the English react?

2. What is John Peckam the Archbishop of?

3. Who does Llewelyn think is using his name while planning a raid on the King's mines, which will begin the rebellion?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 38, why are Hugh and Amaury planning to go to Wales?

5. Who betrays Davydd and his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the day Davydd decides to lead his attack?

2. As a rebellion between the English and Welsh appears inevitable in Chapter 25, how are Davydd and Llewelyn reacting differently?

3. How does Edmund talk Edward into truly agreed to seek peace?

4. What happens between Hugh and Caitlin in Chapters 24 & 25?

5. How does Abby find Hugh again at the end of the book?

6. Describe Llewelyn and Ellen's first meeting at Westminster.

7. When Llewelyn and Davydd encounter one another at the Abbey in Chapter 24, what do they discuss?

8. Who is Roger de Mortimer?

9. How does Caitlin tell Hugh her feelings about him, and how does he react?

10. What news does Elund surprise everyone with in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's extensive use of foreshadowing throughout The Reckoning. Where is it used? Is it used effectively? It is recognizable in the moment, or only in hindsight?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Llewelyn and Ellen's marriage and relationship with Davydd and Elizabeth's marriage and relationship.

Essay Topic 3

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

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