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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which children does James say he wants to bring to the castle?
(a) His other illegitimate sons.
(b) Random children from the town.
(c) His other illegitimate daughters.
(d) His nieces and nephews.

4. What reminds Margaret that she is owed her brother's inheritance?
(a) A small child.
(b) The naming of her third child.
(c) A dream.
(d) A necklace James buys her.

5. How old is Margaret when she first becomes pregnant?
(a) 24.
(b) 20.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Margaret have her second marriage ceremony to James?

2. What happens to Margaret's second child soon after being born?

3. Why is Angus single when Margaret becomes interested in him?

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

5. Who did James IV originally wish to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Margaret opposed to James bringing in his illegitimate children to the castle?

2. What is unique about Margaret's marriage to James in England?

3. How does Henry respond to Margaret's letter requesting that he not invade Scotland shortly after James dies in battle?

4. Who is Margaret and James's child Arthur named after?

5. Why does James think it's a perfectly fine idea to bring his illegitimate children to the castle to live?

6. How does the young Henry feel about Margaret's planned marriage to James?

7. How does Henry approach his future kingship when he is young?

8. Why does James finally agree to marry Margaret?

9. What kind of relationship does Margaret want with James?

10. What does Lord Drummond request of Angus in regard to his love life?

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