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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Gunnar disgusted when he goes to the Abbey?
(a) He can't believe that he has found Merewyn in an abbey.
(b) Because his sister, Elgifu, who was Edward's wife, is being given to Ethelred.
(c) He was treated badly by Alfrida.
(d) He is feared by the sisters.

2. Who is Gunner?
(a) One of the members of the Council.
(b) King Edward's body Thane.
(c) King Edward's brother-in-law.
(d) Queen Alfrida's new husband.

3. Who manipulates the council into wanting to crown King Edgar's choice?
(a) Archbishop Dunstan.
(b) Prince Edward.
(c) Queen Alfrida.
(d) Rumon.

4. How does Edward die?
(a) His foot is entangled in his horse's stirrup and he is dragged, face down, over the rocks.
(b) Ethelred stabs Edward in the heart.
(c) Alfrida poisons him.
(d) Cild and Wulfgar jump Edward and beat him.

5. What message does Gunner deliver from Edward to Alfrida?
(a) That this would be a good time to consider retiring from Court.
(b) That King Edward means to have her executed.
(c) That she should not speak to the King unless she is spoken to.
(d) That he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 7, where is Merewyn living?

2. What announcement does Alfrida want to make at dinner that evening after Yuletide?

3. In what year does the story begin?

4. When Rumon meets Breaca of Uther, what does he notices?

5. How long ago did the King dispatch Earl Athelwald of East Anglia?

(see the answer key)

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