1. What request does Madelyne make of Duncan on behalf of Adela?
(a) Ask Gerald if he still marries Adela.
(b) Allow Adela to retire to the country to recover in peace.
(c) Allow Adela to live with Duncan as long as she wishes as an unmarried woman.
(d) Send Adela to a convent to live.

2. In Chapter Four, Madelyne infuriates Gilard when she refuses to stop doing what when they are by the stream?
(a) Packing her satchel.
(b) Watering the horse.
(c) Plaiting her hair.
(d) Bathing.

3. What is Madelyne doing while she tells tales to Adela?
(a) Throwing dirty water out of the window.
(b) Cleaning and rearranging furnishings in Adela's bedroom.
(c) Lugging a tunk up the stairs.
(d) Cleaning and rearranging furnishings in Duncan's bedroom.

4. Duncan explains to Madelyne that on his land, all the trees are chopped down on the side of hills that face the fortress. What is the reason for trees being chopped down on one side only?
(a) So the horses have more grazing land.
(b) Because the fortress needs wood for rebuilding he chapel.
(c) Because the soil on one side of the hills is especially fertile.
(d) So the watchman see who comes over the crest of any hill.

5. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?
(a) Because she does not love Duncan and is afraid of him now.
(b) Because she misunderstood Duncan to say he does not love her.
(c) Because she thinks the king does not bless their marriage.
(d) Because she is overcome with emotion.