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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. Who betrays Davydd and his family?

2. How does Ellen know Roger de Mortimer?

3. What does the new Pope do for Amaury?

4. What does Ellen finally agree to do with Roger?

5. Who does Llewelyn come across on the road after fighting with Ellen?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Davydd and the men learn of Llewelyn's death, what does Davydd have trouble with?

2. What does Edward do on Llewelyn's wedding day to try and ruin it?

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

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

5. Why does Julianna decide to leave in Chapter 33?

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

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

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

9. What happens to Amaury in Chapter 31?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Reckoning, identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of segregation, excommunication, and discrimination in The Reckoning. Who were the victims of this, and who was supporting or encouraging it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss King Edward's character. Does he have any redeeming qualities, or is he pure evil? Does the author do a good job of making him seem human? Does he show any character growth throughout The Reckoning?

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