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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the King's main mistress?

2. The King's courtiers want Thady to plan a race _____________________.

3. Why does Oonagh agree to start a relationship with a certain man?

4. For what does the Queen Mother thank Lymond?

5. Crawford of Lymond is actually __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lymond explain to Abernaci about the excitement during the parade?

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

3. Explain how Lymond (Thandy) wins over the King to be allowed to stay in France for a longer period of time?

4. Why does Sir George tell Lymond that Queen Catherine might be the would-be assassin?

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

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

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

8. What is the significance of the riddle at the beginning of the chapter referring to bees living in the trees of royalty?

9. Why does Lymond (Thady) feel fortunate to be granted a stay in France by the King?

10. Why does O'LiamRoe get so irritated with Thady after he sees him perform at court and what does O'LiamRoe do to Thady to get his point across?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary de Guise was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Mary de Guise's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mary Queen of Scots. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

Essay Topic 3

Does the author end the book on a note of hope for Queen Mary and the Queen Mother or the continuance of their struggle to come to terms with the nature and origins of royal roles? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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