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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Angus's family eager for him to become involved with Margaret?
(a) This is a trick question; the reader never learns how Angus's family feels.
(b) Because they want to overthrow Margaret.
(c) Because they like Margaret.
(d) Because of the benefits it will bring the family.

2. What holiday happens right before baby James reaches his first birthday?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) Easter.
(c) Summer Solstice.
(d) Christmas.

3. Which children does James say he wants to bring to the castle?
(a) His other illegitimate daughters.
(b) His other illegitimate sons.
(c) His nieces and nephews.
(d) Random children from the town.

4. Who is Angus in love with when Bell-the-Cat dies?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Lady Jane Stuart.
(d) Margaret.

5. How does James treat his children?
(a) He spoils them rotten and they end up annoying everyone else.
(b) He dotes on them.
(c) He only loves the girls.
(d) He only loves the boys.

6. Why does Bell-the-Cat die?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) From grief over losing loved ones.
(c) James kills him.
(d) He kills himself.

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

8. Why is Lady Heron at home with only a daughter -- and no husband?
(a) Because he is in a Scottish prison.
(b) Becuase he left them a few months ago.
(c) Because he has ridden ahead to prepare for battle.
(d) Because he has been killed.

9. What kind of birth does Margaret have with her first born?
(a) A very long but easy one.
(b) A magical one.
(c) An easy one.
(d) A difficult one.

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

11. Where is John Stuart living when he is called to Scotland?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

12. How does Henry become King of England?
(a) He overthrows the current king.
(b) He marries a princess.
(c) He stages a rebellion.
(d) Margaret's father dies.

13. Where is James living when he is 15?
(a) Stobhall.
(b) Stonewall.
(c) Stonehall.
(d) Stobwall.

14. What happens to Margaret's mother after she gives birth after Margaret's wedding?
(a) She dies.
(b) She declares she will have no more children.
(c) Her husband divorces her.
(d) She thinks she sees god.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Margaret from moving more quickly with Angus?

2. Where does Margaret have her second marriage ceremony to James?

3. Who is Anne?

4. How old is Henry when the novel opens?

5. What does Margaret think about during the childbirth of her first born?

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