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Honor's Splendour | Quiz

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Honor's Splendour | Quiz

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1)

Who appears at the entrance to the hall after Madelyn's first meal in the hall of Duncan's fortress, much to Madelyne's consternation? (from Chapters 7, 8 and 9)

Louddon.
Gerty and Martha.
Duncan.
Adela.
2)

What about the disagreement between the two warring barons displeases the king the most? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

The expense from the country's coffers.
Slain soldiers and multiple versions of the same story.
His throne is threatened by the barons' disagreement.
The possibility that his brother Henry uses this against him.
3)

What animal does Madelyne feed outside the walls of the fortress? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Wild dog or wolf.
Wild boar or pig.
Mountain lion.
Deer.
4)

Whose eye does Madelyne blacken while she is sick? (from Chapters 7, 8 and 9)

Gilard's.
Duncan's.
Louddon's.
Edmond's.
5)

According to Chapter 11, what is unusual about Duncan when he finds Madelyne? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Duncan is carrying a tankard of ale.
Duncan is carrying a Bible.
Duncan is bare-chested and soaking wet.
Duncan just wakes up.
6)

According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man? (from Chapters 13, 14 and 15)

Duncan.
Morcar.
Louddon.
Gilard.
7)

Who is Rinehold? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

A man with hair as red as fire.
All of the above.
A baron allied with Duncan.
Madelyne's real father.
8)

In Chapter 24, who reminds Madelyne of Spartans, besides Duncan. (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

The men who lie for Louddon at court.
The allied barons.
The Scots.
Duncan's brothers.
9)

What does Madelyne think Duncan is referring to when he says, "I'll not deny myself much longer"? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Marriage.
Revenge.
An heir.
A kiss.
10)

Whose cast-off garments does Madelyne take in to make smaller? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Her own.
Gerty's.
Catherine's.
Adela's.
11)

Why does Duncan think that Gerald has the "patience of Job and the endurance of forged steel'? (from Chapters 16, 17 and 18)

Because Gerald is trying to teach Madelyne how to ride a horse.
Because Adela refuses to come out of her room.
Because Gerald listens to Madelyne's awful singing by the hour.
Because Adela's behavior toward Gerald is dreadful.
12)

Why does Madelyne say during the marriage ceremony that she willingly takes the groom as her husband? (from Chapters 13, 14 and 15)

She is afraid that Gilard is going to challenge Duncan.
She is gloriously happy to be wed.
She is being forced to lie.
She is reading the words written for her to say, but saying them against her will.
13)

What does Madelyne do after learning about Lady Eleanor? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

Hide a dagger in the hem of her cloak.
Burst into tears.
Hide from Duncan.
Gallop away on Silenus.
14)

According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon? (from Chapters 19, 20 and 21)

Madelyne is practicing archery in the courtyard in the morning.
Everyone is busy with morning reading lessons.
The flood waters do not recede until the afternoon.
The summer heats keeps them away.
15)

What does Duncan hope happens to Madelyne if Adela is around her? (from Chapters 7, 8 and 9)

Madelyne wants to live in the fortress.
Madelyne becomes more comfortable around Adela.
Madelyne learns what it is like to be part of the family.
Adela rids Madelyne of some of her "cloaks".
16)

Who is Henry? (from Chapters 16, 17 and 18)

The king's youngest brother.
The heir to King William.
Gerald's yougest brother.
A Scot related to Catherine's husband.
17)

Who does Duncan need to take with him to London to talk to the king? (from Chapters 19, 20 and 21)

Madelyne.
Louddon.
Adela.
Gerald.
18)

Why does Duncan threaten to kill Madelyne in front of Anthony? (from Chapters 13, 14 and 15)

He is insulted by Madelyne in front of Anthony.
He is humiliated that Madelyne provides fodder for Anthony's jokes.
He is furious when he realizes how upset he is at Madelyne's close call with accidental death.
He thinks that Anthony is in love with his wife.
19)

According to Chapter 22, what is the first thing that Duncan says to Madelyne when she sees him at the cottage? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

I love you, Madelyne.
I've come for you, Madelyne.
Madelyn, I am here for you.
You are my greatest treasure.
20)

How long is the cooling off period that the king orders? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

One week.
One month.
One fortnight.
One year.
21)

In Chapter 12, where does Duncan command Madelyne to go with him? (from Chapters 10, 11 and 12)

To the stables.
To the lake.
To the hall.
To the tower.
22)

In Chapter 16, what gift does Gerald bring for Adele? (from Chapters 16, 17 and 18)

A psaltery.
A locket.
A ring.
A flute.
23)

Why does Madelyne object when Duncan refers to Madelyne's hair as red? (from Chapters 13, 14 and 15)

Madelyne believes her hair color is unimportant.
Madelyne has blonde hair.
Red hair is considered unlucky.
Lady Eleanor has red hair.
24)

Why is Adela in tears after she walks with Gerald after dinner? (from Chapters 16, 17 and 18)

Gerald tries to kiss Adela.
Gerald wants to break the marriage contract with Adela.
Gerald insists that the marriage contract with Adela is valid.
Gerals and Adela argue about the rape of Adela.
25)

Why is it unusual that Edmond agrees with Gilard? (from Chapters 7, 8 and 9)

Edmond rarely agrees with Gilard on anything.
Edmond rarely speaks directly to Gilard.
Gilard is usually wrong so Edmond does not side with him.
Edmond always agrees with Duncan no matter what.
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