Oh my stars — let’s make these test questions sparkle with clarity (and just a touch of courtroom drama). Below are the revised questions, each followed by a quick note on what a good answer should include. Keep it breezy, but precise.
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Where should you locate a new fishpond on the estate? Describe the site features you would look for and why.
What to look for: water supply and drainage, soil type, proximity to the household and roads, flood risk, and access for workmen. Explain how each feature affects stock health and income.
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What must a steward send to the king, and when must it be delivered?
What to look for: the Christmas report (and any periodic returns required by the clauses). Say which items belong in that report and the deadline (by Christmas).
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Which craftsmen or workmen must the steward retain on the estate, either year‑round or by Christmas?
What to look for: name the required skilled workers (those named in the clauses) and note whether they are needed for everyday tasks or specifically by the Christmas census.
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If you were the steward, which three things would you check before creating a new fishpond? Give a brief reason for each check.
What to look for: water source and quality, site suitability and legal approval (Clause 21 implications), and availability/cost of labour and materials. Briefly justify each check.
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List five different kinds of income the steward must include in the Christmas report.
What to look for: examples: rents, sale of fish or produce, mill income, fines or fees, and profits from workshops/forestry. Be specific about sources and units where possible.
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Choose two craftsmen from the required list. Explain one clear way each helps keep the estate prosperous and loyal to the king.
What to look for: identify two roles (e.g., fisherman, miller, carpenter), then give one concrete contribution for each — maintenance, steady food supply, income generation, defence or repairs that protect royal interests.
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If a steward sold all the fish and didn’t restock, which clause would he breach and how should he remedy the situation?
What to look for: identify the relevant clause(s) (reference to ponds/stock — Clause 21 and/or related clauses), say the steward violated the duty to maintain ponds, and give corrective actions: restock, rebuild ponds if needed, hire/keep a fisherman, and report the fix to the lord.
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If a steward finds a promising site for a new pond, what is the first action required under Clause 21?
What to look for: survey and secure permission/approval (and confirm required labour and water rights). Say why that first step prevents waste or breach of duty.
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Why might a steward be ordered to keep a permanent fisherman on staff rather than hiring one per catch?
What to look for: explain advantages: consistent stock management, skill retention, guaranteed supply for household/royal needs, and better long‑term pond productivity (and how that protects the king's interests).
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What three pond details should the steward include in the Christmas report so the king can judge whether a pond is earning properly?
What to look for: stock levels (number/estimate), income from fish (sales or use value), and recent repairs/maintenance costs (or condition of the pond). Location and size are useful extras.
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What is to be done with the fish while the king is away?
What to look for: state permitted uses (consumption by household, limited sale) and any constraint from the clauses — emphasize keeping enough stock for the king's return and reporting disposals.
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By Christmas, where should a steward keep or have built the estate's fishponds?
What to look for: ponds should be in approved, productive locations with reliable water and access for maintenance — ready to be reported at the Christmas accounting.
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Which skilled workers must a steward have in place for Christmas and for everyday estate needs?
What to look for: list the craftsmen required by the clauses for the Christmas report and note which are also essential for daily operation.
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What must a steward include in the Christmas report?
What to look for: all specified incomes, condition of demesne resources (ponds, mills, workshops), labour on hand, and any deviations or repairs — concise figures where possible.
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When the king is away, what actions regarding the fish are permitted and which are restricted?
What to look for: permissible short‑term uses (household consumption, small sales) vs. forbidden actions (permanently depleting stock without restocking). Emphasise reporting and maintaining stock for the king's return.
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Flowchart task (4 steps) — Steward with low stock, king visiting in two months: Using Clauses 21 and 65, draw a simple 4‑step flowchart of actions to ensure continual supply and year‑end profitability. Then write 1–3 sentences of advice to a junior steward explaining why each step matters (link each step to the clauses).
What to look for: a clear sequence such as: (1) Inspect ponds & count stock (Clause 21), (2) Arrange restocking or transfers and hire/retain fisherman (Clause 21/65), (3) Record expected income and costs for the Christmas report (Clause 62/65), (4) Maintain and monitor until the visit — then short justification sentences linking each step to the clauses.
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Timed flowchart task — short plan (3 marks): Scenario: the king visits in one month. Using Clauses 21 and 65 and Clause 62's income list requirement, write the three actions the steward should take in order (short phrase per line). Then write 1–2 sentences explaining why this order follows the clauses.
What to look for: concise ordered actions (e.g., 1. Inspect ponds and record stock; 2. Restock/hire fisherman; 3. Record expected income for Christmas report) plus 1–2 sentences showing compliance with the clauses and rationale for the sequence.
There you go — tidy, test‑ready questions with tiny guiding lights to keep student answers on track. Now go forth and grade with style (and just a little theatrical sigh).