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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. Why is Madelyne embarrassed in Chapter 12?
(a) Because the room she is cleaning is still dirty.
(b) Because Duncan yells at her in front of Adela.
(c) Because she looks disheveled.
(d) Because Duncan yells at her in front of Gilard.

2. Why does Duncan leave Anthony behind at the fortress when he is summoned to London?
(a) None of the above.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Duncan wants Anthony to protect "his greatest treasure".
(d) Duncan wants Anthony to protect Madelyne.

3. What does Louddon do in court?
(a) Sort out those who have true business with the king.
(b) Manipulate the ladies in waiting to get his way.
(c) Read and write for the king.
(d) Collect gold for the king.

4. What animal does Madelyne feed outside the walls of the fortress?
(a) Wild boar or pig.
(b) Mountain lion.
(c) Deer.
(d) Wild dog or wolf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Adela in tears after she walks with Gerald after dinner?

2. What is the reason that Duncan gives Madelyne for failing to take his nightly swim?

3. Where does Duncan expect Madelyne to be at the start of the battle?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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