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

2. Where does Margaret give birth to a daughter while feeling Scotland?

3. Why is the birth of Margaret's second child a bit disappointing?

4. Where does Margaret have her first marriage ceremony to James?

5. Who is Janet Kennedy when she is first introduced in the text?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does James finally agree to marry Margaret?

10. How does James react to learning that Janet Kennedy has a lover 25 years her senior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conduct a character analysis of Janet Kennedy. What is so powerful about her? What role does she play? Is she portrayed as a positive or negative character?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Several battles play a key role in "The Thistle and the Rose." Discuss at least three challenges an author faces when writing battle scenes and at least three literary devices Plaidy uses when writing about battle in "The Thistle and the Rose," using examples from the text as supporting evidence.

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