The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 1136 - 1137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Peter of Wareham become angry with Prior Philip?
(a) Philip assigns Peter the role of almoner, which requires a lot of travel.
(b) Philip forces Peter to fast and pray.
(c) Philip forces Peter to clean the cathedral.
(d) Philip tells Peter to be more humble.

2. What is the condition of the monastery after 2 years under the care of Prior Philip?
(a) It is in dire straits.
(b) The monks are hungry and the monastery in ruins.
(c) It is self sufficient and morale is high.
(d) The monastery is dirty and unkempt.

3. How does the prisoner react when one of the boys spits in his face?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He ignores the boy.
(c) He snarls a curse and lunges at the boy.
(d) He tells the boy that he forgives him.

4. How do Richard and Aliena escape the castle?
(a) On war horses
(b) In an oxcart
(c) On foot
(d) Through a tunnel

5. Who does Philip find hiding in Earl Bartholomew's castle?
(a) Ellen and Jack
(b) Aliena, Richard, and their manservant, Matthew
(c) William Hamleigh
(d) Martha and Alfred

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of death does the prisoner experience when the oxcart is pulled away?

2. As Aliena plans the escape from William, what does she pack to take with her?

3. What do the accusers do as the young man hangs from the noose?

4. Why do the townspeople find the whole situation of the hanging strange?

5. What is the favorite event for the young boys who gather in the marketplace?

(see the answer key)

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