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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 does Albany want Margaret to return to England?

2. What main characteristic does James share with his parents?

3. How many times has Mary been married when she and Margaret meet again in England?

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

5. What does Margaret do right before she dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Angus believe about his relationship with Margaret, even though she acts aloof when she sees him after learning of his infidelity?

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

3. Why do the servants eventually let James walk away from his imprisonment?

4. Why does Angus fight Margaret's divorce request?

5. Why does the French king allow Albany to remain in France after Margaret returns to England?

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

7. How do Katherine and Henry react to Margaret's plans for divorce?

8. Why does Margaret think Harry is the ideal mate?

9. Why does Angus want to go after Harry?

10. What does Margaret come to realize once James takes the throne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least four ways that Margaret goes against traditional gender roles of the times and how each of these non-traditional character traits helps or harms her in the story.

Essay Topic 2

The poisoning of Margaret at Stobhall remains vague throughout the story. Write an argument discussing who appears to be behind the poisoning and what Plaidy does or conveys in the text to support this argument.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two of Margaret's husbands from "The Thistle and the Rose." What similarities do they have? What differences do they have? Make sure to address not only the characters but their marriages with Margaret as well, using direct evidence from the text in your paper.

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