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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two/Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Duchess's children evade the Plague?
(a) They hid underground where they could not contract the disease
(b) They are actually Gascons, who are born with Plague immunity
(c) They were on holiday in France where there is no Plague
(d) They were safe in the North Tower throughout the scourge

2. What does Katherine tell Hugh before he leaves for war?
(a) She has discovered that she cannot have children
(b) That she's pregnant
(c) She's leaving him and not to look for her
(d) He must stop at the Lancaster estate for a blessing first

3. Why is Hugh confident he'll return by May?
(a) He's certain that it won't take long to beat
(b) He's certain that the Castilians can't fight in warmer weather
(c) He went to a fortune teller who said that the Castilians won't last long
(d) His contract prevents him from fighting any longer

4. Why does Hugh order Katherine to stay away from Nichola?
(a) Nichola is clumsy and might trip and fall on her
(b) Nichola is, in truth, a sorceress
(c) He doesn't want his unborn child to catch his stepmother's illness
(d) Nichola will smother her with affection

5. Hugh is initially suspicious as to why the duke has forgiven his debts. When Katherine reassures him that it must be the Duke's way of thanking her for taking care of the Duchess, how does Hugh react?
(a) He kisses her hand lightly
(b) He kisses her passionately
(c) He kisses her left foot
(d) He slaps her across the face

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Katherine know the plague has contaminated Bolingbroke when she arrives?

2. What does Roger DeCheyne ask Katherine for?

3. Do Katherine and Blanche get along?

4. As Katherine passes the skin market at Danesgate, she sees:

5. When Raulin and three men show up to escort Katherine and Hawise to Kettlethorpe, he mentions he has some letters from the duke to be delivered to people in Lincoln. Katherine is disappointed because the letters are not for her, but for:

(see the answer key)

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