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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One 1336-1337/Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nirac, the duke's loyal servant, decide to guard Katherine with his life?
(a) He thinks he's in love with Katherine
(b) The Duke threatens him if he doesn't
(c) He has nothing else to do
(d) He thinks Katherine and the duke are in a serious romantic relationship

2. Why does Katherine find Philippa's letter so upsetting?
(a) Philippa refuses to visit her
(b) Philippa preaches to her about childbearing
(c) Philippa says Katherine is a bad person who deserves an equally bad husband
(d) Philippa assumes that Katherine is living in great comfort and luxury

3. Who was Isolda?
(a) John of Gaunt's sister
(b) A mysterious servant who charmed the royals
(c) Alice Perrer's older sister
(d) John of Gaunt's mother

4. After the queen finally meets Katherine, what does she order for the convent?
(a) Wine
(b) Wine and a novice with no dowry
(c) A declaration to close the convent
(d) Wine, money, and a novice with a dowry

5. How does Bolingbroke, the home of the Lancasters, compare with Kettlethorpe?
(a) It is beautiful, alive and welcoming
(b) Uglier and the property much smaller
(c) It is newer but has no distinct characteristics
(d) There is almost no difference. The estates were built by the same architect

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Katherine form a lifelong friendship when she is at the Pessoner home?

2. Why does Katherine decide to ride her horse to visit the Duchess of Lancaster?

3. To whom is Philippa engaged?

4. Why does Hugh order Katherine to stay away from Nichola?

5. What does Roger DeCheyne ask Katherine for?

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