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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. How many witnesses does Llewelyn have against Davydd in the murder plot?

2. What does Hugh need to purchase in Chapter 14, but does not have the money?

3. What inhibits the murder plot in Chapter 9 from actually happening?

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

5. In what condition is Rhys ap Gruffydd brought to Llewelnd in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Amaury's prison experience like in Chapter 15?

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

3. When Llewelyn finally surrenders, what does he lose? Does he get to keep anything?

4. Who is Hugh de Whitton, and what is his role in the first chapter of the book?

5. Who are the three crew members allowed to live in Chapter 13, and what happens to them?

6. When a confession is given, clearly connecting Davydd to the murder plot, how do Davydd and Llewelyn both react?

7. What does Ellen realize in Chapter 13 that her role is between the feuding brothers?

8. How does Hugh compare himself to the King in Chapter 15, and what is the outcome?

9. Describe the situation created for the Jews by Edward.

10. Why are Guy and Bran now outlaws?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does love play in The Reckoning? What actions are made in the name of love? What does love get between? What actions does love cause some characters to make?

Essay Topic 2

Ellen's death had a major impact on multiple characters. Discuss how her death affected the following:

• The plot

• Llewelyn

• Juliana

• Hugh

• Elizabeth

• Caitlyn

• Amaury

Essay Topic 3

Determine who the protagonist of this story is, and who or what is the antagonist.

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