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

2. What reminds Margaret that she is owed her brother's inheritance?

3. On what date does Albany arrive in England (after Margaret has married Angus)?

4. Who is Bell-the-Cat in relation to Angus?

5. Where is James living when he is 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does James finally agree to marry Margaret?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Albany agree to go to Scotland when the King of France requests it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parents, such as Henry's and Margaret's and even James's, are presented as complicated characters in "The Thistle and the Rose." Discuss how parents are portrayed in "The Thistle and the Rose" as well as what message Plaidy is trying to convey to the reader about the power and influence of parents over the main characters in the text.

Essay Topic 2

While virtually all of the male characters in "The Thistle and the Rose" have affairs, some of these affairs are more consequential than others. Discuss which affair is the most egregious in "The Thistle and the Rose," why this particular affair is the most egregious, and the major consequences for other characters that happen as a result of this affair.

Essay Topic 3

Chose one child character from "The Thistle and the Rose" and discuss three ways that this specific child influences the story. Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your argument.

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