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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 number child is the second baby James (of Margaret's)?
2. What happens to Margaret's mother after she gives birth after Margaret's wedding?
3. What kind of father does James want to be?
4. What happens to Margaret's second child soon after being born?
5. On what date does Albany arrive in England (after Margaret has married Angus)?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "The Curse of Sauchieburn," why does Margaret try to intervene with James when several Scottish men are arrested in England?
2. What does James do after the birth of his first child, a son, by Margaret?
3. Why is Margaret opposed to James bringing in his illegitimate children to the castle?
4. What happens with the transition of power after James is killed in battle?
5. How does the young Henry feel about Margaret's planned marriage to James?
6. How does Henry respond to Margaret's letter requesting that he not invade Scotland shortly after James dies in battle?
7. What does Margaret's title of "Regent" mean?
8. Why does James think it's a perfectly fine idea to bring his illegitimate children to the castle to live?
9. What reasons does Margaret convey in a letter as to why Henry should not attack Scotland shortly after James dies in battle?
10. Why is there a need for another son besides Henry in the Tudor family?
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
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 3
Money comes up in several key moments of "The Thistle and the Rose." Discuss how Plaidy treats money within the text and what message she is conveying to the reader about when and how money is used. Make sure to use direct evidence from the text to support your paper.
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