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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 color eyes does Lady Clarenham's daughter have?

2. How old is Eustace in Chapter 11?

3. What does Gaston tell Eustace to pay the old hag who cared for Leonard in the hovel?

4. What is the name of the Chancellor who pronounces Eustace Arthur's guardian?

5. In Chapter 11, where does the Prince give Eustace the government of a chateau?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Leonard think happens in the hovel?

3. How does Leonard act after he recovers?

4. What do Eustace and Gaston do as they prepare to defend the castle in Chapter XIII?

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

6. Who tells Eustace about a plot to kill him when he goes to govern a chateau for the prince?

7. How does Eustace enter the keep at Lynwood?

8. Where does Eustace find Leonard?

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

10. In Chapter VIII, what is the situation when Eustace arrives at Lynwood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A character arc shows the maturation and inner journey of characters in a novel. Who are some characters that mature and grow in The Lances of Lynwood? How do they experience a character arc? What is the difference between these characters and characters who do not experience a character arc?

Essay Topic 2

Eustace struggles to fit into his brother’s world. Why does he struggle to fit into his brother’s world? What does his struggle communicate about roles in the 1300s related to gender and status?

Essay Topic 3

Eustace captures a French prisoner named du Guesclin. How does Eustace capture du Guesclin? What does the capture and how Eustace treats the captive reveal about honor?

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