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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20 and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerald promise Adela so that she marries him?
(a) Gerald promises Adela that he does not care if she cannot bear him a son.
(b) Gerald promises Adela that he does not bed her.
(c) Gerald promises Adela that they live with Duncan as long as she likes.
(d) Gerald promises Adela that he never leaves her.

2. Madelyne prays for something for herself. What?
(a) A good marriage for herself and Adela.
(b) A suitable marriage for Morcar.
(c) A safe trip home for Duncan.
(d) The courage to face the devil.

3. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?
(a) Ployphemus.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Father Berton.
(d) Nobody.

4. What event makes Madelyne laugh, but terrifies everyone else?
(a) Madelyne's practice of archery.
(b) Madelyne's encounter with the wolf dog, who is hungry.
(c) Madelyne's attempt to swim the lake like Duncan.
(d) Madelyne's encounter with Silenus, who seeks only sugar.

5. Why is Duncan surprised at being served at dinner?
(a) Because Duncan never eats with the rest of the family.
(b) Because Madelyne declares that Duncan does not eat with her that night.
(c) Because Duncan believes that soldiers have no use for good manners.
(d) Because Madelyne trains Ansel to serve at the table.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which two brothers trade insults with Gerald at dinner?

3. Why does Madelyne prefer death to humiliation?

4. In Chapter 12, where does Duncan command Madelyne to go with him?

5. For whom does Madelyne take in the garments and why?

(see the answer key)

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