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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the message that Aubrey de Mara carries in Wales in Chapter 9?
(a) The news of William de Braose's death.
(b) The news of Richard's death.
(c) The news of Llewelyn's defeat at Mold.
(d) The news of the birth of Llewelyn's son.

2. How does King John humiliate Llewelyn at the ceremony in which he accepts Llewelyn's surrender?
(a) He takes away Llewelyn's lands.
(b) He breaks Llewelyn's sword.
(c) He makes Llewelyn bow to him.
(d) He spits on Llewelyn.

3. What is Interdict?
(a) An exclusion from church sacrament.
(b) Refusal of the church to recognize a marriage or birth.
(c) An exclusion of the baptismal rights to children of excommunicated rulers.
(d) Excommunication of a country's ruler.

4. What gift does young Joanna hope to get for her fifth birthday in Chapter 7?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A hair ribbon.

5. How old was Prince Maelgwn's younger son when King John had him hanged in Shrewsbury?
(a) Just turned twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Not yet seven.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does King John agree to accept Llewelyn's surrender in Chapter 28?

2. What item in her husband's bedchamber does Joanna ordered burned?

3. Who tells Llewelyn in Chapter 4 that Gruffydd has taken up arms against Wales, Llewelyn in particular?

4. How does Gwenwynwyn, Prince of Lower Powys, become involved in the struggle between King John and his disgraced old friend in Chapter 24?

5. Who was supposed to be Henry's heir, to take the crown upon Henry Pantagenet's death?

(see the answer key)

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