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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Angus respond when Margaret tries to seduce him for the first time?
(a) He fights it.
(b) He succumbs.
(c) He laughs at her lame attempts.
(d) He flees in terror.

2. Which children does James say he wants to bring to the castle?
(a) His nieces and nephews.
(b) Random children from the town.
(c) His other illegitimate daughters.
(d) His other illegitimate sons.

3. Who remains constantly by Margaret's side after she learns her first-born son has died?
(a) No one; she is terribly alone.
(b) James.
(c) Mary.
(d) Henry.

4. How does Margaret react to James's desire to bring other children in to the castle?
(a) She does not like it.
(b) She is glad because then she can make sure James is the best.
(c) She has given up all hope of dealing with him reasonably.
(d) She is excited that baby James will have some playmates.

5. What kind of wedding do Angus and Margaret have?
(a) A small but simple one.
(b) A secret one.
(c) A very dramatic one.
(d) A very big, ostentacious one.

6. Why does James not think his infidelity has anything to do with his bad luck with having children with Margaret?
(a) Because it is a ridiculous idea.
(b) Because his father had affairs and healthy children.
(c) Because all of the problems have been Margaret's fault anyway.
(d) He doesn't think much on this, actually.

7. 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 has some mental health problems but is otherwise okay.
(c) She is very sick and likely to die soon.
(d) She is very, very healthy.

8. Where is James's father buried?
(a) Buckminster Abbey.
(b) Cambuskenneth Abbey.
(c) The King of Scotland's private cemetary.
(d) The King of England's private cemetary.

9. How old is Margaret when she first becomes pregnant?
(a) 24.
(b) 20.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

10. How old is Henry when the novel opens?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

11. How does Angus feel about marrying Margaret?
(a) He can't wait.
(b) He is unsure since he doesn't know her well enough.
(c) He wants to do it but only for the money.
(d) He is dreadfully unhappy.

12. Why is Angus single when Margaret becomes interested in him?
(a) Because his wife has just died.
(b) Because he is too poor to find a wife.
(c) Because Margaret had her banished.
(d) Because he is too shy to meet anyone to get married to.

13. What kind of father does James want to be?
(a) Cruel and distant.
(b) Strict but fair.
(c) Any kind other than how his own father was.
(d) Absent but powerful when he is present (rarely).

14. How does Henry respond to Margaret's request for her inheritance?
(a) He brings it in person so she doesn't get too sad seeing her old things.
(b) He sends it right away -- plus interest.
(c) He declines it.
(d) He sends it right away.

15. What kind of birth does Margaret have with her first born?
(a) A magical one.
(b) A difficult one.
(c) A very long but easy one.
(d) An easy one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bell-the-Cat die?

2. After her second child is born, how does Margaret feel about her future childbearing possibilities?

3. Where does Lady Heron live?

4. Who is angry at James for staying at Lady Heron's for too long?

5. What prevents Margaret from moving more quickly with Angus?

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