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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. What is the name of the man-of-arms Leonard asks to bring him his sword and cloak in Chapter VI?

2. At the beginning of Chapter II, what is the house of Lynwood known for?

3. What color is Sir Reginald's pennon?

4. In Chapter II, what day does Sir Philip promise that Leonard will be at Lynwood Keep ready to depart with Sir Reginald?

5. In Chapter I, how many fields has Gaston d'Aubreicour seen stricken?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter II, why does Sir Philip Ashton come to Lynwood Keep?

2. How did Gaston lose his home?

3. How is the arrival of the Lances of Lynwood described?

4. Whose advice does Eustace seek regarding Leonard in Chapter VI?

5. What does Gaston d'Aubricour tell Eustace what he thinks of the Keep's defenses and why?

6. What summons does Sir Reginald receive in Chapter II?

7. In Chapter II, how has Eustace changed during the past five years?

8. How do Gaston d'Aubricour and Ralph Penrose get along?

9. Who was Gaston's mother?

10. In Chapter 1, what is the situation at Lynwood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Ingram is unconscious when the attack takes place on the Chateau Norbelle. Why is John unconscious? Is he culpable for the attack?

Essay Topic 2

Arthur is a page at court. What are the duties of a page? Why are young men of nobility pages before they become squires?

Essay Topic 3

Leonard makes assumptions about an old woman who is caring for him in Chapter VII. What assumptions does Leonard make? How does he base his assumptions on appearances? How and why are appearances deceiving?

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