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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Madelyne name Duncan's horse Silenus?
(a) The horse is silvery-white in color.
(b) The horse is strong and silent.
(c) Silenus is the name of a god that is wild and untaimed.
(d) Silenus means "stand still for me" in Latin.

3. During their retreat from Louddon's castle, why is Madeline warm?
(a) Madeline is warm because she is riding with Duncan.
(b) Madeline is warm because she is wearing a fur cloak.
(c) Madeline is warm because she is wearing armor.
(d) Madeline is warm because Duncan allows her a hot water bottle.

4. Why does Madelyne only look for Duncan and Gilard in the fray of battle?
(a) She knows that Louddon is never in the fray of battle.
(b) Louddon is a man of small stature.
(c) She does not know what Louddon is wearing.
(d) She finds out that Louddon is not present.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Duncan call his horse?

2. Why does Silenus not move during the battle?

3. What hope does Madelyne foster in Chapter Two after it is discovered that Louddon leaves the castle?

4. During the battle at Louddon's castle, Madelyne decides she tries to save whom?

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

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