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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the response of the masons when Jack tells them he has to let half the workers go?
(a) They all go on strike.
(b) They agree with the decision.
(c) They are angry but comply.
(d) They understand the situation.

2. How does the master builder of William's church find masons to hire?
(a) He goes to Winchester to hire them.
(b) He hires them in Salisbury.
(c) He steals them from Kingsbridge.
(d) He goes to France and brings them back.

3. What does Aliena consider when she goes to the tallest tower of the cathedral?
(a) Marrying Jack
(b) Joining a nunnery
(c) Suicide
(d) Moving away

4. How many children do Jack and Aliena have?
(a) Four
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three

5. Who helps Jack escape from his punishment?
(a) Aliena
(b) Ellen
(c) Alfred
(d) Philip

6. What does Aliena tell Jack she is going to do after ten years of living apart?
(a) Ask Richard to beseech the king for an annulment
(b) Ask Waleran to approve the annulment
(c) Leave him
(d) Ask Philip to allow their union

7. What is Aliena's reaction when Jack tells her he hired Alfred?
(a) She calls him a fool.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is delighted.

8. What news does Francis bring to Philip when he arrives at the priory?
(a) Maud is dead.
(b) King Stephen's son is taking over the throne.
(c) King Stephen is ill and dying.
(d) Maud's son, Henry, is planning to take back the throne.

9. What condition does Philip give Jack if he wants to be master builder of the cathedral?
(a) Jack must adopt Jonathan.
(b) Jack and Aliena must live apart.
(c) Jack must stay within the budget.
(d) Jack must become a monk.

10. Why is Alfred marrying Aliena?
(a) He loves her.
(b) To hurt Jack
(c) To hurt Richard
(d) He wants a family

11. What is Aliena surprised to discover about Jack?
(a) He is really Philip's son.
(b) He doesn't know how to read.
(c) He reads.
(d) He is a lord.

12. What is Jack's punishment for talking to Aliena unsupervised?
(a) He is locked in a cell.
(b) He is locked in his room.
(c) He must fast for 30 days.
(d) He must lie in front of the altar and beg forgiveness.

13. How does William plan to get more money for Shiring?
(a) Selling farmland
(b) Raping and pillaging the villagers
(c) Starting a wool market
(d) Selling the castle silver pieces

14. How many people die in the raid on Kingsbridge?
(a) Over 200
(b) Over 100
(c) None
(d) Over 50

15. What is Richard's position in Kingsbridge?
(a) Accountant for the monastery
(b) Blacksmith
(c) Head of security
(d) Wool business manager

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waleran convince William to do to hinder Philip's success?

2. What is the result of the fight between Alfred and Jack?

3. What is Philip's only hope that the Kingsbridge Cathedral will be completed?

4. What do the townspeople of Kingbridge build to fend off William's army?

5. Where does Jack first talk to Aliena about literature?

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