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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. What is the one thing that Margaret can give James that his lovers cannot?
(a) The crown.
(b) True love.
(c) Money.
(d) A legitimate heir.

2. When does Archibald start being called "Angus"?
(a) When he inherits the king's throne.
(b) When Margaret decides that is his new nickname.
(c) When he loses a bet.
(d) When he becomes the new Earl of Angus.

3. 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) He doesn't think much on this, actually.
(c) Because it is a ridiculous idea.
(d) Because all of the problems have been Margaret's fault anyway.

4. What number child is the second baby James (of Margaret's)?
(a) Fourth.
(b) Seventh.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Fifth.

5. 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 glad because then she can make sure James is the best.
(c) She does not like it.
(d) She is excited that baby James will have some playmates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margaret lie in her letter to Henry, saying the birth of her next child is imminent?

2. Who is angry at James for staying at Lady Heron's for too long?

3. Who was Arthur (in relation to the young Henry)?

4. Where is James living when he is 15?

5. Why must Margaret leave Scotland without her children?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens with the transition of power after James is killed in battle?

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

5. What reasons does Margaret convey in a letter as to why Henry should not attack Scotland shortly after James dies in battle?

6. What does Margaret's title of "Regent" mean?

7. What does Bell-the-Cat tell Angus on his deathbed?

8. Why does James finally agree to marry Margaret?

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

10. How does Margaret react to the death of her mother?

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