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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Margaret await the formal invitation from Henry to come to his court?
(a) Madrid.
(b) London.
(c) Morpeth Castle.
(d) Windsor Castle.

2. What does Margaret request James not do on his pilgrimage to pray for another child?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Visit Janet Kennedy.
(c) Drink.
(d) Sell her fancy dresses.

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

4. Where does Albany consider home when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) At sea.
(d) Scotland.

5. Who did James IV originally wish to marry?
(a) His cousin Mary.
(b) Margaret Drummond.
(c) His servant Maryann.
(d) No one; he wanted to stay single for longer.

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

7. Why is John Stuart referred to as "Albany"?
(a) Because his mother called him that.
(b) Because he loves the city.
(c) Because he is from there.
(d) No one knows, really.

8. Who is given primary care for the second baby James?
(a) King James.
(b) Margaret herself.
(c) A man named David Lindsay.
(d) Mary.

9. What happens to Margaret's second child soon after being born?
(a) He is kidnapped.
(b) He dies.
(c) She dies.
(d) She is kidnapped.

10. What does Margaret's mother give birth to shortly after Margaret's wedding?
(a) A strong little boy.
(b) A weak little boy.
(c) A weak little girl.
(d) A strong little girl.

11. Who eventually calls on Albany to go to Scotland?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) The King of England.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The King of Prussia.

12. Who is Anne?
(a) Albany's wife.
(b) Albany's twin sister who strangely looks just like him.
(c) Albany's favorite hourse.
(d) Margaret's third daughter.

13. Where does Margaret have her second marriage ceremony to James?
(a) In England.
(b) In France.
(c) In Spain.
(d) In Scotland.

14. What number child is the second baby James (of Margaret's)?
(a) Sixth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Seventh.
(d) Fourth.

15. How does Margaret first react to James's infidelity?
(a) She doesn't talk to him for a year.
(b) She is angry but continues to be seduced by him.
(c) She doesn't care as long as she stays queen.
(d) She leaves to return home to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Baby Arthur live for?

2. What does Margaret eventually realize after baby James dies about how James treats her in regard to his political affairs?

3. How does Margaret react to James's desire to bring other children in to the castle?

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

5. How do the common people respond to Margaret as she travels to marry James?

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