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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 does Llewelyn feel about meeting Edward at the tower to discuss Ellen's release?

2. The second time John Peckham comes to Llewelyn, what does he offer Llewelyn?

3. Where is a bridge completed in Chapter 34?

4. Where does Julianna go after Ellen's death?

5. What do Edward's men use the bridge for in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Hugh and Caitlin in Chapters 24 & 25?

2. How does Llewelyn spend the day he is away from home because he and Ellen are fighting?

3. Who is Roger de Mortimer?

4. What is offered the second time Edward sends John over to a peace offering, and how is this offering received.

5. Describe Llewelyn and Ellen's first meeting at Westminster.

6. What news does Elund surprise everyone with in Chapter 28?

7. What is significant about the day Davydd decides to lead his attack?

8. What does Ellen reveal to Amaury about Hugh and Elund?

9. How does Edmund talk Edward into truly agreed to seek peace?

10. What happens to Amaury in Chapter 31?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of The Reckoning, identifying the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

There are many conflicts throughout The Reckoning. Compare and contrast at least three different types of conflict from the list below:

• Man against Man

• Man against Nature

• Man against Himself

• Man against God

• Man against Society

• Man caught in the Middle

• Man & Woman

Essay Topic 3

Was justice rightfully served to Davydd and his family at the end of The Reckoning?

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