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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the savior wear to rescue the warrior?
(a) A dagger made of bronze.
(b) A gored kyrtle.
(c) Armor.
(d) A long black cape.

2. Why is Madelyne unable to hate Gilard?
(a) Because she believes he loves his sister.
(b) Because she feels sorry for him, as he is the younger brother.
(c) Because she knows he protects her during the battle.
(d) Because she is beginning to love his brother, Duncan.

3. According to Chapter Two, how familiar is Madelyne with warfare?
(a) Madelyne is only skilled using a knife in battle.
(b) Madelyne is so terrified of warfare that she always hides.
(c) Madelyne fights with Louddon's soldiers when necessary.
(d) Madelyne never witnesses a battle.

4. Where does Duncan expect Madelyne to be at the start of the battle?
(a) On horseback, tied to a tree.
(b) At the camp, acting as a sentry.
(c) Galloping to Duncan's castle for safety.
(d) On horseback, heading up Duncan's men with him and Gilard.

5. What is Madelyne wearing when she wakes up?
(a) A white chemise with embroidery on the yoke.
(b) A nun's habit.
(c) A man's white shirt.
(d) A nightdress.

6. Where does Madelyne go after learning about Lady Eleanor?
(a) Outside to the fortress wall.
(b) To the lake.
(c) To the fields beyond the fortress.
(d) Up to her chamber.

7. Why is Madelyne angry with Duncan after she uses the mace during the battle?
(a) Because she is so fearful during the battle that she snaps.
(b) Because afterwards Duncan slams her into the saddle in front of him.
(c) Because she thinks he puts her in danger intentionally.
(d) Because she kills a man.

8. According to Duncan, how long are they followed by Louddon and his men?
(a) For the past hour.
(b) Since midday.
(c) Since the first thing in the morning.
(d) Since the previous night.

9. Whose feelings is Madelyne protecting when she refuses to learn how to ride the gentle mare?
(a) Duncan's.
(b) Silenus's.
(c) Adela's.
(d) James's.

10. What is Duncan doing when Madelyne sees him out her window?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Walking to the lake.
(c) Dressing.
(d) Taking a ritualistic swim.

11. What is in the chapel that Madelyne wants to retrieve?
(a) Madelyne's prayer beads.
(b) Madelyne's best friend.
(c) Madelyne's dagger.
(d) Madelyne's burlap satchel.

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

13. Where does Duncan take Madelyne immediately before he and his men attack Louddon's castle?
(a) The chapel where her parents are married.
(b) The deserted bailey.
(c) The keep on the second floor.
(d) The same post from which she releases him.

14. According to Chapter 11, what is unusual about Duncan when he finds Madelyne?
(a) Duncan is carrying a tankard of ale.
(b) Duncan is bare-chested and soaking wet.
(c) Duncan is carrying a Bible.
(d) Duncan just wakes up.

15. 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 armor.
(c) Madeline is warm because she is wearing a fur cloak.
(d) Madeline is warm because Duncan allows her a hot water bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a quote from which famous book at the beginning of Chapter One?

2. What does Duncan call his horse?

3. Despite her injury, whose life does Madelyne save during the battle?

4. What is Madelyne doing while she tells tales to Adela?

5. When does Edmund ask Duncan to hold down Madelyne?

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