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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Once Margaret escapes after Harry is thrown in jail, what kind of power does Angus have?
(a) Rightful power to the throne.
(b) That of an "uncrowned King."
(c) Very strong power since he is having an affair with a French princess.
(d) Very strong power since he has also conquered England.

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

5. How does Margaret know she has suddenly become sick?
(a) She keeps fainting.
(b) She starts losing her vision.
(c) She begins shaking horribly.
(d) She begins vomiting, which she has never done before.

6. How does Henry feel about the English Court in relation to the Scottish Court?
(a) That they are both ridiculous and a waste of time and money.
(b) That they are equal.
(c) That the English Court is superior.
(d) That the Scottish Court is superior.

7. Why does Albany request permission to return to his wife?
(a) Because she is very sick.
(b) Because she is very lonely.
(c) Because he wants to sire some more children.
(d) Because she refuses to travel anymore.

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

9. What does Margaret fear about her son during her time in England?
(a) That he will forget her.
(b) That he will try to escape and be injured during the attempt.
(c) That he will come to hate her.
(d) That he will be murdered.

10. What group calls on Albany to return to Scotland?
(a) The high priests of France.
(b) The ministers of Scotland.
(c) The high priests of England.
(d) The ministers of Spain.

11. Who was Katherine's first husband?
(a) Margaret's first husband, James.
(b) Mary's first husband.
(c) Some man no one really knows much about.
(d) Henry's older brother Arthur.

12. What is the name of the little girl Margaret gave birth to as she fled to England?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Kristin.
(c) Mary.
(d) Margaret.

13. As Angus tries to gain power after Harry is thrown in jail, what does James take more control of?
(a) The servants.
(b) His own household.
(c) Both of these answers are correct.
(d) Neither of these answers is correct.

14. What happened to Mary's first husband?
(a) He died.
(b) He killed himself.
(c) He was murdered.
(d) He was sent to jail and never heard from again.

15. Who writes to Albany directly and requests that he return to Scotland?
(a) Margaret.
(b) James.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James demand in front of Parliament?

2. How does Margaret respond to James's request for her help with his desired marriage?

3. What is the age relationship between Margaret and Harry?

4. What is Evil May Day?

5. When does Margaret marry Harry?

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