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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Crawford of Lymond is actually __________________.
(a) Eddie Boy Ballard.
(b) Willie Boy Ballou.
(c) Charlie Boy Boyer.
(d) Thady Boy Ballagh.

2. O'LiamRoe learns that the French court is planning to make a fool out of O'LiamRoe by ____________________.
(a) Rescinding the King's invitation at the last minute.
(b) Making him sing in front of the court.
(c) Trying to convince him that the King's double is actually the King.
(d) Making him sit with the children during dinner.

3. For what does the Queen Mother thank Lymond?
(a) His support of her plan.
(b) His gift of jewelry.
(c) His kindness.
(d) His services.

4. Who is Robin Stewart?
(a) A Scottish archer.
(b) A French knight.
(c) An English prince.
(d) An Irish troubador.

5. Why does Oonagh agree to start a relationship with a certain man?
(a) To convince him to leave France.
(b) To make another man jealous.
(c) To marry a wealthy man.
(d) To live with him in Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Robin Stewart think that Thady should feel about his evening with the King?

2. Who is Jenny Fleming's daughter?

3. What information does Lymond reveal to Abernaci?

4. Who is Oonagh?

5. Knowing he is poisoned, __________________ tries to preserve his life while making it seem as if he did not realize he had been poisoned.

Short Essay Questions

1. What suspicious behavior occurs among the characters when the court's hunt begins the next day?

2. What disappoints the Queen Mother about Lymond and what alter ego does Lymond reveal?

3. Who are the two notable characters mixing with the Irish passengers on board the La Sauvee which is bound for Dieppe, France?

4. Who saves the ship when it crashes into another ship called the Gouden Roos and sustains injuries?

5. What clue is left behind by the person who had set fire to O'LiamRoe's bed?

6. Why have so many people congregated in Rouen, and how does Thady divert disaster when the elephants are spooked in the parade?

7. In what way does Robin Stewart stand up to John Stewart?

8. Why does Lymond have a discussion with Abernaci regarding poisons he has for the elephants?

9. What ulterior motives does Oonagh have when she agrees to beginning a relationship with O'LiamRoe?

10. What is learned about O'LiamRoe's attraction to Oonagh?

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