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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convinces James to marry the person Margaret wants him to?
(a) He sees how beautiful she is.
(b) He gets tired of having Margaret yell at him.
(c) He doesn't want to disappoint his mother.
(d) His friends report that his new wife is really smart.

2. Who foils James's second escape attempt?
(a) Harry.
(b) Angus.
(c) Mary.
(d) Henry.

3. Who does Albany send when he himself is invited to Henry's court during Margaret's stay in England?
(a) No one, which is a horrible insult to Henry.
(b) One of King James's illegitimate children.
(c) Baby James.
(d) An emissary.

4. Who does Margaret want to marry if her divorce from Angus is granted?
(a) Henry.
(b) Harry.
(c) Albany.
(d) Albus.

5. Who does Margaret tell Henry that her son James reminds her of?
(a) His father, James.
(b) Henry himself.
(c) Their deceased father.
(d) Their older brother Arthur.

6. How many times has Mary been married when she and Margaret meet again in England?
(a) Three times.
(b) Five times but only to 4 men.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

7. Who is with James when some people try to take James from his guards?
(a) Harry.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Henry.
(d) George Douglas.

8. How do the common people feel about Albany's plans to invade England?
(a) They originally are behind him.
(b) Some are for him, some are against him.
(c) They think it's a bad idea from day one.
(d) No one really cares what he does as long as they have food and shelter.

9. Where is James when Margaret becomes ill at the end of the novel?
(a) Off with his mistress in some country Margaret's never heard of.
(b) Away in France, waging war.
(c) On the throne, in power.
(d) In a prison, awaiting trial.

10. What reason does Margaret give Angus for why he should leave her apartment as she prepares to arrive at Henry's court?
(a) Because she feels sick.
(b) So she can get dressed.
(c) So she can wash her hair.
(d) Because she never wants to see him again.

11. Where is Mary when Margaret becomes ill at the end of the novel?
(a) By her side.
(b) In England.
(c) Margaret isn't sure but wants to know.
(d) By James's side on the throne.

12. What is Evil May Day?
(a) The revolt of London merchants.
(b) The day Henry invades London.
(c) The day baby James is killed.
(d) The day Margaret returns.

13. How does James eventually break free from his guards?
(a) He poisons them all with special wine.
(b) He walks away, to become king.
(c) He overpowers them.
(d) Margaret attacks the castle he is being held in.

14. Who is James Hamilton?
(a) Margaret's nephew.
(b) Angus's cousin, who Margaret gets a crush on.
(c) Margaret's son.
(d) A young man Margaret takes as her new lover.

15. Who is George Douglas?
(a) Margaret's lost son and future heir.
(b) Mary's confidant that came with Margaret to Scotland.
(c) Margaret's stalker.
(d) Warden of the Castle and Angus's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does James ultimately agree to marry?

2. What happens to James's first wife?

3. How is Angus eventually put on a ship headed to France?

4. What does Margaret admire about Albany and his wife?

5. Where is Albany living when Margaret returns to Scotland?

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