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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five/Twenty-Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Katherine manages to stop the duke on his rampage by telling him she no longer wears his ring because:
(a) It has lost its meaning
(b) It's too large
(c) She discovered he gave the same one to Costanza
(d) It's too small

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

3. What does Katherine try to prevent the servants from doing shortly before she gives birth?
(a) Cooking anything with lamb in it
(b) Attending a wine festival
(c) Building a new wing on the house for the new baby
(d) Participating in a pagan ritual that involves sacrificing animals and drinking heavily

4. What does John discover upon his return to England?
(a) Katherine is in the castle tower and refuses to see anyone, including him
(b) The street names have changed and he's very confused
(c) Savoy was destroyed and Katherine isn't there
(d) Katherine took all of the family jewelry before leaving Savoy, now in ruins

5. Katherine visits the Pessoner home only to be suddenly called away by:
(a) The Duke of Yorkshire, who wants to meet her
(b) The Duke of Lancaster, who requires her presence immediately
(c) Geoffrey Chaucer, who needs her help editing his latest work
(d) The king, who no longer cares for Alice Perrers

Short Answer Questions

1. The meeting of the House of Commons yields several major accusations. The King's chamberlain, Lord Latimer, is accused of:

2. Who is John interested in marrying?

3. How old is Richard of Bordeaux when he's coronated?

4. What does the local bishop call Katherine after meeting her?

5. What worries Hawise about the affair between John and Katherine?

(see the answer key)

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