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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Madelyne pleased by Duncan's reaction to being followed?
(a) No. Madelyne is confused because Duncan just laughs.
(b) No. Madelyne wants to flee and Duncan intends to fight.
(c) Yes. Madelyne is glad Duncan intends to kill Louddon so she is free.
(d) Yes. Madelyne is glad that the fighting finally commenses.

2. What personal item must Madelyne retrieve from under the table after dinner?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Her hair ribbon.
(c) Her braided ribbon belt.
(d) Her rosary.

3. Adela strikes someone by accident. Who?
(a) Maude.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Madelyne.
(d) Willie.

4. How does Madelyne avoid being knocked from her seat on the horse by branches?
(a) Madelyne ducks and holds tight to the horse's neck.
(b) Madelyne jumps off of the horse to avoid the branches.
(c) Madelyne uses the small shield she finds tied to the horse.
(d) Duncan and Gilard block the branches with their shields.

5. 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) Because the fortress needs wood for rebuilding he chapel.
(b) Because the soil on one side of the hills is especially fertile.
(c) So the horses have more grazing land.
(d) So the watchman see who comes over the crest of any hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Duncan leaves Madelyne asleep in his own chamber, where does he go?

2. Why does Duncan have Madelyne write a petition to request the replacement of Father Laurence?

3. What horse does Duncan expect Madelyne to ride into battle?

4. Why does Silenus not move during the battle?

5. What is Gerald's biggest concern when he returns to Wexton land in the summer?

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