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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Curse of Sauchieburn and The Wild Knight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Baby Arthur live for?
(a) A few hours.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few years.

2. Who is the king when "The Thistle and the Rose" opens?
(a) Henry VII.
(b) Henry Jr.
(c) Henry II.
(d) Henry V.

3. How is Margaret's mother's pregnancy progressing when Margaret gets married?
(a) It is very difficult.
(b) Secretly; no one knows she is pregnant.
(c) Great -- she's having twins!
(d) Perfectly.

4. What do James and Margaret do after their marriage?
(a) Drink poison wine so they will always be together.
(b) Get separated by wars.
(c) Travel the country together.
(d) Refuse to speak to each other.

5. How old is Mary when the novel opens?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does Henry invade shortly after the second baby James is born?

2. How does Henry become King of England?

3. Why does James not think his infidelity has anything to do with his bad luck with having children with Margaret?

4. What does Margaret eventually realize after baby James dies about how James treats her in regard to his political affairs?

5. Who remains constantly by Margaret's side after she learns her first-born son has died?

(see the answer key)

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