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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the castle to which Llewelyn exiles Joanna in Chapter 12 of Book 2?
(a) Deganwy.
(b) Tregarnedd.
(c) Llanfaes.
(d) Aber.

2. Why does Llewelyn go to see Joanna during their separation in Chapter 16 of Book 2?
(a) To ask for a divorce.
(b) To finalize plans for her hanging.
(c) To see her one last time before she is exiled to England.
(d) To learn the truth.

3. What item, untouched, does Llewelyn return to Joanna her first day of exile?
(a) A letter.
(b) A purse full of coins.
(c) A picture.
(d) A wedding ring.

4. How does King Henry attempt to lure the allegiance of Powys away from Llewelyn in Chapter 6?
(a) By moving Gwenwynwyn's young sons to his court.
(b) By giving Powys more land.
(c) By releasing Powys' hostages.
(d) By offering money to Powys treasury.

5. Why does Joanna refuse to accompany Llewelyn to visit King John in Chapter 38?
(a) Joanna cannot face her father after learning the truth of his cruelties.
(b) Joanna is reluctant to admit her change in loyalties to her father.
(c) Joanna is afraid John will disown her for her loyalties to Llewelyn.
(d) Joanna is afraid seeing her father again will cause her to renew her loyalties to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Llewelyn capture in the beginning of Chapter 6?

2. Where is King John's body interred after his death?

3. Who escorts Isabella de Braose to Cricieth in Chapter 15 of Book 2?

4. What causes Louis to relinquish his territories in Normandy and end the war?

5. What castle falls to King Philip in Chapter 40 that leaves King John wondering if his people will betray him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the King's treasures lost in Chapter 41? Who is responsible?

2. What does Gruffydd tell Davydd in Chapter 37 that reveals Gruffydd's continuing unhappiness with Llewelyn's marriage to Joana?

3. Who comes to live with Joanna and Llewelyn at Aber, showing a devotion Joanna feels is her punishment for all her sins?

4. Why is Joanna sent into exile at one of Llewelyn's seaside castles in Chapter 12?

5. What is significant about the hostages and the number of hostages King John demands of Llewelyn after his surrender as a sign of good faith?

6. Why does Joanna confront her brother Richard after leaving Lleweyn in Chapter 32?

7. Why does Gruffydd take up arms against his father in Chapter 4 of Book 2?

8. How does Joanna react to King John's attempts to humiliate her husband after he surrenders before the King?

9. Why does King Henry ask the Pope to declare Joanna a legitimate child of King John? How does the Pope do this?

10. Why is Llewelyn unconcerned when he learns that King John will be leading an army into Wales in Chapter 27?

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