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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Oxford Provisions prohibit?
(a) Foreign-born lords in the king's circle.
(b) Monarchical rule.
(c) Foreign wars.
(d) Executive privilege.

2. Why can Henry not raise an army of his own?
(a) He has had a stroke.
(b) He has lost his subjects' loyalty.
(c) None of his advisors will support it.
(d) He has no money.

3. What does Simon have to do after the victory over Henry?
(a) Defend his gains from other countries' armies.
(b) Squash rebellions.
(c) Establish the rule of law.
(d) Negotiate with Parliament.

4. What does Davydd hope he can do in Wales?
(a) Unite the people.
(b) Free Owain.
(c) Pose a threat to the king.
(d) Become more powerful.

5. What is Simon involved in when he hears of the illness of his daughter?
(a) Financial negotiations.
(b) A military campaign.
(c) Military planning.
(d) Political meetings.

6. What additional oversight will the government be subjected to, as a result of the Oxford Provisions?
(a) Oversight by a new class of experts and bureaucrats.
(b) A more active parliament.
(c) A council of international advisors.
(d) International audits.

7. What does his trouble impinge upon?
(a) His mobility.
(b) His sleep.
(c) His celebration of Epiphany.
(d) His authority.

8. What does Parliament struggle to determine?
(a) What powers Henry should have.
(b) Whether to abolish the monarchy.
(c) How to protect against an invasion from France.
(d) What to do about Wales.

9. Where does the meeting of barons take place?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Oxford.

10. What is Simon accused of?
(a) Draught and famine.
(b) Mismanagement.
(c) Arresting people without trial.
(d) Theft.

11. What does Nell do for Elen's children?
(a) Provides them with money, and political connections.
(b) Helps them make good marriages.
(c) Cares for them after Elen she dies.
(d) Saves them from assassination attempts.

12. Where does Edward join King Henry?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In the church where he surrenders.
(c) In the palace where they are taken prisoner.
(d) In Dover, where they are kept as prisoners together after the battle.

13. Who is the head of the barons who are frustrated by the Lusignans?
(a) Simon.
(b) Llewelyn.
(c) Edward.
(d) Davydd.

14. How does Nell react to the death of her husband?
(a) She is devastated.
(b) She is more concerned with her own safety.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She glad that she can marry her lover.

15. With whom does Simon have a falling out?
(a) Bran de Montfort.
(b) Edward.
(c) Earl of Gloucester.
(d) Earl of Chester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Simon's body after his death?

2. What is Simon accused of?

3. Why is Henry in the Tower of London?

4. How does the falling out affect Edward?

5. Under what condition does Simon say he will leave his post?

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