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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 Henry respond to the plea for mercy for those still in custody from Evil May Day?

2. For how long can Margaret convince herself that she is happy with Angus?

3. As Margaret awaits word about her divorce, where does Angus return to?

4. How does Margaret respond to all of the events that Henry plans when she returns to England?

5. How do the common people feel about Albany's plans to invade England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is problematic about Margaret's relationship with Harry?

2. What dampers Margaret's excitement about returning to England?

3. How does Angus respond to Margaret's confrontation when he visits her as she is en route to Henry's court?

4. Why does James refuse to support Angus's challenge to Harry?

5. Why does Angus want to go after Harry?

6. How does Angus foil one of James's escape attempts?

7. What does James realize about his captors after he is attacked while with George Douglas and his guards?

8. Once Margaret learns that Albany has also been unfaithful, where does she put all of her energy and determination?

9. What secret does Angus have that Margaret eventually learns when Margaret returns to Scotland?

10. What does Mary remind Margaret of during one of Henry's jousting matches?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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