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Girl in a Cage Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the book "Girl In A Cage" by Jane Yolen and Robert Harris. It is an excellent historical novel, and if you haven't read it, I suggest that you do so immediately.

A multiple-choice quiz by carlotta3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
carlotta3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,755

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
168

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the first part of the book, Marjorie complains of wind and of what vegetable being thrown at her? Hint

Apples

Potatoes

Corn

Turnips

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Earl of a certain town was supposed to crown King Robert when he was coronated. However, he was being kept prisoner. What town was he from? Hint

Fife

Lochmaben

Dumfries

Scone

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year does "Girl in a Cage" take place? Hint

1306

1206

1305

1296

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Question 4 of 10

4. Marjorie is freed at the end of the book.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Brother Quintus brought Marjorie a book about which saint? Hint

Saint Jeanne d' Arc (Joan of Arc)

Saint Cuthbert

Saint Michael

Saint Moses

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Question 6 of 10

6. What color was Marjorie's dress for the coronation? Hint

Purple

White

Pale Blue

Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. Robert stopped at a chapel to beg forgiveness for killing John Comyn in a holy place. Did the abbott accept his apology?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. On what day of her captivity does Longshanks tell Marjorie that she will be moved to London? Hint

The 11th

The 17th

The 6th

The 8th

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is NOT a town Marjorie went to in the book? Hint

Dublin

Lanercost

Tain

Dumfries

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Question 10 of 10

10. Edward is called "Longshanks" because of his "long arm" or control over lands near and far.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first part of the book, Marjorie complains of wind and of what vegetable being thrown at her?

Answer: Turnips

Turnips were quite common in medieval England. In fact, corn was not eaten there until it was introduced by the Native Americans.

2. The Earl of a certain town was supposed to crown King Robert when he was coronated. However, he was being kept prisoner. What town was he from?

Answer: Fife

Dumfries and Scone were places Marjorie visited during the course of the book, and Lochmaben was an estate. According to Ms. Yolen and Mr. Harris's afterword, Marjorie most likely wasn't at Dumfries when Comyn was murdered.

3. What year does "Girl in a Cage" take place?

Answer: 1306

In 1296, the previous king, John Balliol, abdicated the throne.

4. Marjorie is freed at the end of the book.

Answer: False

Althought the monks take her out of the cage, she is still forced to live in a convent for 8 years.

5. Brother Quintus brought Marjorie a book about which saint?

Answer: Saint Cuthbert

This book takes place before Joan of Arc was born. (She was born in about 1406).

6. What color was Marjorie's dress for the coronation?

Answer: Green

Her favorite color is green. In fact, when she was captured, her dress was green, although by the end of the book, it is "a dirty gray".

7. Robert stopped at a chapel to beg forgiveness for killing John Comyn in a holy place. Did the abbott accept his apology?

Answer: Yes

He hoped that angels would help the party on their journey.

8. On what day of her captivity does Longshanks tell Marjorie that she will be moved to London?

Answer: The 8th

He promised her this, but it never occurred.

9. Which of these is NOT a town Marjorie went to in the book?

Answer: Dublin

Dublin is in Ireland, and Marjorie only goes to Scotland and England.

10. Edward is called "Longshanks" because of his "long arm" or control over lands near and far.

Answer: False

He is called this because he is extraordinarily tall.

Source: Author carlotta3

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