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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 does Llewelyn feel about meeting Edward at the tower to discuss Ellen's release?

2. Who does not hold true during the truce of the peace negotiations in Chapter 34?

3. Llewelyn tells his men they must wait to go to war until when?

4. On which holy day does Davydd lead his attack?

5. How long after the peace treaty and Llewelyn's surrender, does Edward established strongholds in Wales?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens during Ellen's childbirth?

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

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

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

9. How is Ellen able to improve Llewelyn's mood for their wedding day?

10. Who is Roger de Mortimer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of betrayal is deeply connected to Davydd throughout The Reckoning. Discuss Davydd's many betrayals. Who has he betrayed and in what ways? How does Devaydd feeling about his betrayals? Has anyone betrayed Davydd?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of loyalty throughout The Reckoning. Who demonstrates loyalty, and in what situations? Who does not demonstrate loyalty? How does loyalty affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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

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