Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Back in France, Lymond meets with a woman who had once been in charge of a distinguished group of ____________.
2. Who purchases Lymond and the cart?
3. What does Robin do when Lymond asks to talk to him before Robin kills him?
4. What element was used to poison Lymond?
5. What is Queen Mary doing as Lymond leaves her?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the statement regarding a dog not being fed or being fed by a trespasser relevant for this chapter?
2. What is the purpose of the arrival in France of the English Ambassage Extraordinary?
3. Name some direct and indirect examples that support the riddle regarding a woman who gives herself up to a man because of what he has to offer her.
4. Why is it important for O'LiamRoe to go to Oonagh to attain her compliance with talking about the murder plot?
5. How can the riddle of putting a horse in a dangerous situation also apply to the deadly situation going on at court?
6. What did Lymond spend much of his time doing in this chapter regarding the Stewarts?
7. Who does Lymond tell Richard is the would-be assassin? How does Lymond know this?
8. Whose name does Oonagh give O'LiamRoe as the other henchman involved in the murder plot?
9. What deal does the French Ambassador offer to Brice and why is Brice reluctant to take it?
10. What are the circumstances of Brice's death and why does Lymond insist that Robin be returned to France unharmed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply QUEENS' PLAY? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of King Henry II of France. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?
Essay Topic 3
QUEENS' PLAY is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?
|
This section contains 1,297 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
