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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margaret say is the main thing influencing her desire to have James stop with his affairs?
(a) Her pride.
(b) How expensive it is to feed all these people in the castle.
(c) The horrible gossip she has to endure.
(d) Her desire for revenge.

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

3. How does Angus respond to Margaret's plan to flee Scotland with her children?
(a) She never tells him of this plan.
(b) He helps her plan things out.
(c) He thinks she is ridiculous.
(d) He refuses to go with her.

4. What does Henry always want as a child?
(a) To have his servants get his toys in the middle of the night.
(b) To be the center of attention.
(c) Candy.
(d) To beat Margaret at everything she tries.

5. What prevents Margaret from moving more quickly with Angus?
(a) Her pregnancy.
(b) Her shyness.
(c) The fact that he is still married.
(d) His shyness.

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

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

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

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

10. Who does Margaret put into positions of power after she marries Angus?
(a) Members of her family.
(b) Members of his family.
(c) James's illegitimate children.
(d) Random commoners that she likes.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Margaret and James get married?

2. Why is Angus's family eager for him to become involved with Margaret?

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

4. Why does Bell-the-Cat die?

5. Who is John Stuart?

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