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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three/Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nirac describe Costanza's appearance?
(a) Plain and forgetful
(b) Exquisite, voluptuous, dressed in the most beautiful dresses
(c) So repulsive that it would be best to look elsewhere in her presence
(d) Shabby, bony, flat-chested with a hair shirt to remind her of her father

2. Why does Geoffrey send Philippa to stay at Kettlethorpe?
(a) He has no money left to support her for the time being
(b) He doesn't give a reason
(c) He needs to be alone in London so he can write
(d) So that she'll be away from the plague in London

3. As Katherine passes the skin market at Danesgate, she sees:
(a) Costanza
(b) Philippa
(c) Alice Perrers
(d) A nun from the convent

4. Why does Katherine not hesitate to go into the plague-contaminated Bolingbroke?
(a) Two sorcerers accompany her
(b) She is a hot-headed stubborn woman who does whatever she wants
(c) She is immune to the plague
(d) She wears a special mask that makes her immune

5. Who is John interested in marrying?
(a) Costanza, Queen of Castile
(b) Alice Perrers
(c) Elizabeth, Queen of England
(d) Alice Walker

Short Answer Questions

1. What important event takes place in April 1369?

2. 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?

3. Initially, John tells Katherine he has called for her because:

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

5. Why does Katherine find Philippa's letter so upsetting?

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