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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. How long was Joanna imprisoned on the Irish Sea?

2. How does Llewelyn react in Chapter 8 when he walks in on an argument between Gruffydd and Joanna that has resulted in Gruffydd disrespecting his stepmother in public?

3. Who does Llewelyn meet on the battlefield in Chapter 6?

4. Who brings Joanna the news of Will de Braose's fate?

5. How does Gruffydd react to being back in Normandy in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Gruffydd challenge his father to ride a wild stallion in Chapter 8 of book 2?

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

4. Why are the people of Wales shocked when Llewelyn returns Joanna to her rightful place as his wife?

5. Who does Elen marry? Why?

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

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

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

9. What does King John accuse Llewelyn of when they meet in Chapter 38?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following relationships in detail:

1) Joanna and John

2) Joanna and Llewelyn

3) Llewelyn and Gruffydd

4) Joanna and Gruffydd.

Essay Topic 2

Who is King Richard? Why does John attempt to pay a higher ransom in order to keep Richard a captive of a foreign country? What is the fallout of this decision? How does Richard die? Who tells the world that John was named Richard's heir upon Richard's death? Who contests John's ascension to the throne? In what way does this person contest John's ascension to the throne?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss King Henry. Who is he? Who are his children? Why are his children fighting amongst themselves? Why are his children choosing sides against King Henry? Who has King Henry chosen to be his heir? Why is there a fight for King Henry's throne? Who wins the battle? What side did John chose? For what reason? What is the fallout of John's choice?

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