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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. After Madelyne's first meal in the hall of Duncan's fortress, what is happening when Duncan appears in the hall?
(a) Madelyne is explaining to Edmund that the men eat like a pack of animals.
(b) Gerta and the servants are throwing down trenchers and ale on the table.
(c) Madelyne is attempting to leave the hall without permission.
(d) Edmund is chastising Madelyne for poor manners as a guest.

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

3. Why is it unusual that Edmond agrees with Gilard?
(a) Edmond rarely agrees with Gilard on anything.
(b) Gilard is usually wrong so Edmond does not side with him.
(c) Edmond always agrees with Duncan no matter what.
(d) Edmond rarely speaks directly to Gilard.

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

5. Why does Madelyne say during the marriage ceremony that she willingly takes the groom as her husband?
(a) She is reading the words written for her to say, but saying them against her will.
(b) She is being forced to lie.
(c) She is afraid that Gilard is going to challenge Duncan.
(d) She is gloriously happy to be wed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madelyne prefer death to humiliation?

2. When Louddon leaves his castle, in which direction does Duncan assume he goes?

3. Why does Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?

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

5. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?

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