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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. Why do knights begin to leave Bran, one-by-one in Chapter 5?

2. What is the only thing in Amaury's prison cell?

3. What does Edward outlaw, which was a certain group of people's only source of income?

4. Why does Davydd single Ellen out initially to ask a question in Chapter 17?

5. Edward rewards Davydd with one half of Gwynedd to be divided between Davydd and ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is a messenger able to wound Edward in Chapter 6?

2. How does Edward, as the new King of England, respond to Nell's request for help?

3. Why does being injured in Chapter 6 end up making Edward even stronger?

4. What is Amaury's connection to the de Montfort brothers?

5. How does Llewelyn end up preparing for war in Chapter 11?

6. How and why does Hugh gain Brian's trust?

7. What does Nell express regrets about, and what does she want done before she dies?

8. Who is Arwenna, and what happens to her in Chapter 7?

9. What significance does London serve in Chapter 20?

10. How does Ellen stand up to the lead pirate, Thomas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss King Edward's character. Does he have any redeeming qualities, or is he pure evil? Does the author do a good job of making him seem human? Does he show any character growth throughout The Reckoning?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of segregation, excommunication, and discrimination in The Reckoning. Who were the victims of this, and who was supporting or encouraging it?

Essay Topic 3

Trust is a prominent theme in this story. Discuss three different relationships greatly affected (positively or negatively) by trust in The Reckoning.

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