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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. Who wrote "The Thistle and the Rose"?

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

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

4. Where is James's father buried?

5. When does Archibald start being called "Angus"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens to Margaret at Stobhall?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how childbirth is portrayed in "The Thistle and the Rose." Is it conveyed as a positive experience for the women and men? How does it change the reader's opinion of women who have given birth, particularly those who have gone through difficult births or even died in childbirth? What literary devices does Plaidy use to convey the experience of childbirth to a modern reader reading about childbirth during this time in history?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

What is Margaret's biggest weakness as a character? Is this the same as her biggest weakness as a ruler? Make sure to use at least three examples from the text to support your thesis.

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