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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Reckless Marriage and the Deserted Queen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Stuart?
(a) The Duke of Albany.
(b) James's illegitimate son.
(c) Margaret's cousin.
(d) Margaret's illegitimate son.

2. What is Anne's health like when she is first introduced in the novel?
(a) She is pretty healthy but breaks her leg riding her horse.
(b) She is very sick and likely to die soon.
(c) She is very, very healthy.
(d) She has some mental health problems but is otherwise okay.

3. Who was Arthur (in relation to the young Henry)?
(a) His older brother who died.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His servant that he had executed.
(d) His best friend who died of small pox.

4. How does Margaret learn that baby James has died?
(a) James tells her.
(b) She sees it in a dream.
(c) She is there when it happens.
(d) From a messenger.

5. Where do Margaret and James get married?
(a) The castle garden.
(b) Holyrood.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) They don't.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mary when the novel opens?

2. Who advises James not to invade England?

3. Why is the birth of Margaret's second child a bit disappointing?

4. Why does James not think his infidelity has anything to do with his bad luck with having children with Margaret?

5. Who remains constantly by Margaret's side after she learns her first-born son has died?

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