The Thistle and the Rose Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Eleanor Hibbert and Jean Plaidy
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Thistle and the Rose Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Eleanor Hibbert and Jean Plaidy
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bell-the-Cat in relation to Angus?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandfather.

2. After her second child is born, how does Margaret feel about her future childbearing possibilities?
(a) That she will someday have healthy children.
(b) That they are hopeless.
(c) That she needs a new husband.
(d) That she better adopt if she is ever going to have children.

3. Who becomes the King of Scotland when James dies?
(a) Young Baby James.
(b) Henry.
(c) Alexander.
(d) David Lindsay.

4. Who is angry at James for staying at Lady Heron's for too long?
(a) Henry.
(b) Mary.
(c) The Earl of Angus.
(d) No one; no one knows where he is so he doesn't get in trouble.

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

6. Who wrote "The Thistle and the Rose"?
(a) Joanne Ralston.
(b) Jean Wool.
(c) Jean Plaidy.
(d) J. K. Rowling.

7. Why must Margaret leave Scotland without her children?
(a) Because she will return for them later, according to the plan.
(b) Because they start crying and refuse to leave.
(c) Because she is trying to get away from them.
(d) Because her plan to bring them failed.

8. Why is the alliance between Albany and Angus particularly scandalous?
(a) Because they are siblings but don't know it.
(b) Because they both hate each other.
(c) Because they are lovers.
(d) Because it involves Angus scheming against his wife, the queen.

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

10. Who helps Margaret make plans to flee the country with her children?
(a) Lord Home.
(b) Albany.
(c) Angus.
(d) Henry.

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

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

13. Where is John Stuart living when he is called to Scotland?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

14. Why is the birth of Margaret's second child a bit disappointing?
(a) Because it was a secret.
(b) Because she got pregnant by a man who wasn't her husband.
(c) Because she has already had one baby.
(d) Because it is a girl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Angus in love with when Bell-the-Cat dies?

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

3. What number child is the second baby James (of Margaret's)?

4. What kind of father does James want to be?

5. Who did James IV originally wish to marry?

(see the answer keys)

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