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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. How is Lady Clarenham related to Eustace?

2. Who writes Eustace in Chapter VIII?

3. In Chapter 11, who warns Eustace not to go the the chateau the Prince gives him to govern?

4. What happens when Pedro attempts to assassinate Enrique of Trastamare when he returns to Castile?

5. Before du Guesclin was restored to liberty, how many times did he pay his ransom for deliverance of his less known comrades?

Short Essay Questions

1. By what right does Eustace say he should be Arthur's guardian?

2. What does Leonard say about Sir Reginald's last words?

3. What memories does Eustace have of Agnes in Chapter X?

4. How does Eustace enter the keep at Lynwood?

5. Who comes to Eleanor's funeral?

6. In Chapter XI, how is Eustace treated at court?

7. What does Lady Muriel Clarenham say when Eustace asks her not to believe false tales about him?

8. What happens when Gaston and some other men go to intercept supplies in Chapter XIII?

9. How does Eustace find a door to a secret passage, and how does he ensure the passage will not be used?

10. Why does Eustace remain a guest of Jean de Montford rather than going directly to Edward with Arthur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Setting is the place and time where a novel takes place. What is the setting in The Lances of Lynwood? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the mood in the book?

Essay Topic 2

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of The Lances of Lynwood and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

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

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