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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 does Duncan think that Gerald has the "patience of Job and the endurance of forged steel'?
(a) Because Gerald is trying to teach Madelyne how to ride a horse.
(b) Because Adela refuses to come out of her room.
(c) Because Gerald listens to Madelyne's awful singing by the hour.
(d) Because Adela's behavior toward Gerald is dreadful.

2. 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) So the horses have more grazing land.
(c) So the watchman see who comes over the crest of any hill.
(d) Because the soil on one side of the hills is especially fertile.

3. What horse does Duncan expect Madelyne to ride into battle?
(a) A brown steed.
(b) A large white war horse.
(c) Silenus.
(d) A gray dappled mare.

4. Despite her injury, whose life does Madelyne save during the battle?
(a) Gilard's.
(b) Louddon's.
(c) Duncan's.
(d) The squire's.

5. According to Chapter 16, who does Madelyne think is probably the most handsome man in England?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Louddon.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duncan call his horse?

2. According to Chapter Six, how does Duncan command Madelyne to wait during the battle?

3. What is hurled during family dinners in the hall?

4. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?

5. After speaking to Adela for the first time, what revelation does Madelyne provide to Duncan about her own future plans?

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