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

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 - Medium

Eleanor Hibbert and Jean Plaidy
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Margaret react to James when she first meets him?
(a) She can't stand him.
(b) She finds him funny but not very smart.
(c) She falls immediately in love with him.
(d) She is intrigued but standoffish.

2. How does Margaret react to learning that James has stayed for a while with Lady Heron?
(a) She doesn't care anymore.
(b) She kills herself.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is happy, since Lady Heron is her friend.

3. Who eventually calls on Albany to go to Scotland?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) The King of England.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The King of Prussia.

4. Who is the king when "The Thistle and the Rose" opens?
(a) Henry V.
(b) Henry Jr.
(c) Henry VII.
(d) Henry II.

5. What does Margaret eventually realize after baby James dies about how James treats her in regard to his political affairs?
(a) That he takes her advice.
(b) That he will just pretend to listen to her.
(c) That he has absolutely no idea how to rule and cries about it every night.
(d) That she has to pretend to give him advice so he feels smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which children does James say he wants to bring to the castle?

2. How does Margaret react to James's desire to bring other children in to the castle?

3. Who becomes the King of Scotland when James dies?

4. How does Henry respond to Margaret's request for her inheritance?

5. What does Margaret name the son she has after James's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the political establishment not think Margaret is able to rule until young James comes of age?

2. How does James react to the death of Margaret's palfreys?

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

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

5. What happens to Margaret at Stobhall?

6. What does James do after the birth of his first child, a son, by Margaret?

7. Why are some people upset about how quickly Margaret married Angus?

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

9. How does Margaret respond to Henry when they are both young?

10. Why does James think he has a curse on him that prevents him from having healthy children with Margaret?

(see the answer keys)

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