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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is William so upset that Waleran will not give him absolution for his sins?
(a) He won't be allowed the earldom.
(b) He won't be allowed in the church.
(c) He fears his mother's religious wrath.
(d) He fears the fires of hell.

2. Who convinces Waleran to block Aliena's annulment from Alfred?
(a) William
(b) Francis
(c) Philip
(d) Alfred

3. How does William's new wife, Elizabeth, feel about him?
(a) She hates him.
(b) She is in awe of him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She is proud of him.

4. What does Waleran tell William would be an ideal insult to Philip?
(a) If William married Aliena
(b) If William were confirmed as earl in Kingsbridge Cathedral
(c) If William injures Philip in public
(d) If William takes Jonathan as his own son

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

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

7. What does Tom see when he goes to the top wall of the cathedral to save Jonathan?
(a) Waleran and the bishops approaching
(b) Jack and Aliena embracing
(c) William Hamleigh and his men approaching
(d) Alfred beating Jack again

8. What do the masons decide should happen as a result of the fight between Jack and Alfred?
(a) Either Alfred or Jack must leave.
(b) Alfred and Jack must repair the cathedral wall.
(c) Jack must leave.
(d) Alfred must leave.

9. What does Philip respond to William's accusations?
(a) William is a good man but has the wrong information.
(b) William should understand the situation.
(c) William is right about his accusations.
(d) William is a thief, rapist, and murderer.

10. Why does Alfred go to Aliena's home?
(a) To ask her to come back to him
(b) To kill her
(c) To beg her for money
(d) To laugh in her face

11. Who does Aliena ask to help her gain access to Earlcastle?
(a) Ellen
(b) Elizabeth
(c) Francis
(d) Philip

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

13. Who does Philip name as the new master builder of the cathedral?
(a) Alfred
(b) Peter
(c) Otto
(d) Francis

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

15. Who does Jack find dead in the street?
(a) A young girl
(b) Francis
(c) Tom
(d) A priest

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Aliena go to find Jack?

3. When William asks King Stephen for the earldom, who is also there saying he should be the earl?

4. What does Richard do when he finds Alfred trying to rape Aliena?

5. What does Alfred reveal to Jack that infuriates him?

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