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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the woman James first fell in love with?

2. Who is John Stuart?

3. Why is Lady Heron at home with only a daughter -- and no husband?

4. Who eventually calls on Albany to go to Scotland?

5. Who is Anne?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Margaret have James do for Albany upon his arrival to Scotland?

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

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

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

7. Why does James finally agree to marry Margaret?

8. What happens to Margaret at Stobhall?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast James and Henry. How are they similar and different as characters? How are they similar and different as kings?

Essay Topic 2

Several of Margaret's children die in the novel. Discuss the effect this has on the reader, how these deaths have an influence on the sequence of events, and how these deaths influence Margaret as both a person and a ruler.

Essay Topic 3

Conduct a character analysis of "Bell-the-Cat." When does he appear? What function does he serve?

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