* You'll probably know William was illegitimate, born to Duke Robert of Normandy and his long-standing lover ... but what was her name?
* We know William made good his claim to England's throne - but what was his kinship to Edward the Confessor?
* When did William launch his invasion of England?
* William married for love - but what was the name of his wife, who was one of his regents in Normandy while he was in England?
* The happy couple went on to have many children - but which son succeeded William on the throne?
* William was a successful king, ruling for twenty years, but in one respect at least, he was a notable failure. What couldn't he do by the time he died?
* What is William said to have done in order to raise taxes due to him?
* William died from injuries sustained when his horse fell in 1087. He is buried at Caen - but what hitch was there when they tried to bury him?
* What was considered the most reviled action of William's reign in twelfth century literature?
* William was a religious man, and he did a suitable penance for the bloodshed of Hastings. What was this?
* Which of these is true about Empress Matilda?
* How was Stephen of Blois related to Empress Matilda?
* Henry I had one son and several daughters - including Matilda. How did his son, William, die?
* Because Matilda was a female, many people did not agree with the idea of having her as their monarch. Because of this, how soon after King Henry I's death was Stephen of Blois crowned King of England?
* How many years did Stephen rule England?
* Which of the following did Stephen not do while King of England?
* In 1141, Matilda's luck began to change for the better. What did she do?
* At the siege of Winchester, in 1148, the battles between Matilda and Stephen ended. What happened?
* Whenever people began to rally to Henry II's side, what would Stephen do to get their allegiance?
* Stephen kept Henry II off of the throne worked until 1152, when his fortunes suddenly changed. In what way?