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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After speaking to Adela for the first time, what revelation does Madelyne provide to Duncan about her own future plans?
(a) She wants to become a nun.
(b) She wants to learn to ride Silenus.
(c) She intends to run away to Ireland.
(d) She intends to kill a man who deserves it.

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

4. Why is Madelyne embarrassed after she sings?
(a) Her hands shake so much that she plays wrong notes.
(b) She makes several ear-wincing mistakes singing.
(c) She is unused to compliments.
(d) She falls off of the stool.

5. What does Edmund want to do for Adela to help her heal?
(a) Send for Catherine.
(b) Send Adela to live with Catherine.
(c) Allow Adela to threaten Madelyne with a knife.
(d) Keep Madelyne away from Adela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose feelings is Madelyne protecting when she refuses to learn how to ride the gentle mare?

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

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

4. Why does Duncan vow to go slowly, be gentle and speak softly to Madelyne after they retire to his chamber, on the night he gives permission for Gerald to live in the fortress until Adele consents to marry him?

5. What legitimate breach does Duncan commit against the king?

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