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

2. Why are Prior Philip and the townspeople of Kingsbridge devastated?

3. What changes does the new master builder make to the plans for the cathedral?

4. What is Aliena surprised to discover about Jack?

5. What is Richard's position in Kingsbridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jack angry with the conditions Philip gives him in order for him to be master builder of Kingsbridge cathedral?

2. Why does Alfred come to see Jack after 10 years with no communication?

3. What does William Hamleigh decide to do in order to increase the wealth of Shiring when he takes control after his father's death?

4. Describe Prior Philip's response to William Hamleigh when he arrives in Kingsbridge with his soldiers.

5. Describe the scene between Jack and Alfred after Alfred tells Jack that his real father was hanged as a thief.

6. What does Aliena decide to do after Alfred throws her out of the house?

7. Why does Jack invent an ingenious cloth felter for Aliena?

8. What is Aliena's idea involving the starving outlaws who attack Kingsbridge in the search for food?

9. Summarize the first meeting between Jack and Aliena when Jack finds her reading in the woods.

10. What are the changes Alfred proposes for the cathedral when Philip names him as master builder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Analyze the resolution of the story as it relates to each of the main characters in the novel.

2) Explain the metamorphosis each of their experiences in the final chapters.

3) Describe how Philip's thoughts that the world will never be quite the same relate to the characters and the crown.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe the steps Aliena must go through in order to start up her wool business.

2) What supplies does she purchase, who does she consult, and what business associates does she meet?

3) How does Aliena adapt her business to grow and prosper through the years?

4) Summarize the prosperous times, as well as the times of hardship.

Essay Topic 3

1) Evaluate the elements of cause and effect in this story using examples from the novel.

2) Choose three events and characters from the story which cause their lives to undergo a change.

3) How do the characters react to the events and their effects?

4) How do they change emotionally, financially, and spiritually because of these events?

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