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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. How soon does Hugh marry the girl he falls in love with at first sight after meeting her?

2. Where does Llewelyn meet Edward to discuss Rhodri's case?

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

4. What goes wrong during Ellen's delivery of her baby?

5. What news does Caitlin bring Hugh when she shows up in disguise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Llewelyn when he is in the South in Chapter 36, trying to secure the loyalty of the men there?

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

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

4. What does Ellen reveal to Amaury about Hugh and Elund?

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

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

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

8. What does Elizabeth lament to Hugh at the end of the book?

9. What actions does Edward take in Chapter 22 to gain Llewelyn's trust and demonstrate that he plans to protect Llewelyn as his liege lord?

10. What is offered the second time Edward sends John over to a peace offering, and how is this offering received.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Was justice rightfully served to Davydd and his family at the end of The Reckoning?

Essay Topic 3

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

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