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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. Where are Davydd and his family taken to face King Edward?

2. What castle does Davydd attack to begin the war?

3. What does Ellen die of?

4. What do Edward's men use the bridge for in Chapter 34?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Amaury in Chapter 31?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Roger de Mortimer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hugh appears throughout The Reckoning in many different situations, building different relationships with many different characters. Please discuss Hugh's role in The Reckoning. What does his presence add to the plot? Why does the author include him?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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