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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. What does John Peckham relay that Edward wants Davydd to join?

2. What does Llewelyn do to help Julianna get to her destination after Ellen's death?

3. As Llewelyn continues to mourn Ellen, what sort of decisions is he making?

4. Where will Elizabeth's sons live out the rest of their lives?

5. How far away is King Edward when Davydd attacks a castle to start the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Ellen's childbirth?

2. What happens to Amaury in Chapter 31?

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 news does Elund surprise everyone with in Chapter 28?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Llewelyn spend the day he is away from home because he and Ellen are fighting?

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

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

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

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?

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