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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Madelyne avoid being knocked from her seat on the horse by branches?
(a) Madelyne jumps off of the horse to avoid the branches.
(b) Madelyne ducks and holds tight to the horse's neck.
(c) Duncan and Gilard block the branches with their shields.
(d) Madelyne uses the small shield she finds tied to the horse.

3. Who wants to take credit for killing the Wolf?
(a) Louddon.
(b) No one.
(c) Baron Wexton.
(d) The vassal.

4. Who wants to save Madelyne but is refused?
(a) Simon, the elderly servant.
(b) The yellow-haired squire.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Giliad.

5. 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.

6. According to Chapter 10, what does Madelyne take to the stables each afternoon?
(a) A clump of sugar.
(b) A ribbon to tie back her hair.
(c) Her riding crop.
(d) A carrot.

7. Why does Madelyne bump her head in Chapter 12?
(a) Because Duncan surprises her.
(b) Because she trips.
(c) Because she is pushed.
(d) Because she runs too fast

8. Why is it important to Duncan and Gilard that Louddon value Madelyne?
(a) They want to rape and beat Madelyne to prove that they are as ruthless as Louddon.
(b) They want to get back at Louddon by hurting Madelyne like Louddon hurts their sister.
(c) They want to ransom Madelyne for much gold.
(d) Madelyne's kidnapping is designed to draw Louddon out so they kill him.

9. As Louddon is a powerful man, why is he still afraid of Duncan?
(a) Louddon is a coward.
(b) Louddon is shorter than Duncan.
(c) Louddon is less wealthy than Duncan.
(d) Louddon's power does not extend to hand-to-hand combat.

10. How long does the torturous ride from Louddon's castle last?
(a) Two days.
(b) A fortnight.
(c) A week.
(d) From sunset to sunrise, and until the next noon.

11. Who comes to take Madelyne downstairs for her first meal after her fever?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Edmond.
(c) Gilard.
(d) Duncan.

12. Madelyne tells Adela a tale about the men and women from what city?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

13. When does Edmund ask Duncan to hold down Madelyne?
(a) When she does not uncover her leg for his examination.
(b) When Edmund is afraid he startles Madelyne awake.
(c) After Madelyne punches him in the eye.
(d) When it is time for Madelyne's stitches to be removed.

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

15. How long does Madelyne sleep after Edmund sews up her wound?
(a) Until the next afternoon.
(b) Fitfully for the next several days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Almost twenty-four hours straight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Silenus not move during the battle?

2. Who does Madelyne try to punch in her dream?

3. What color eyes does the warrior have?

4. Why does Madelyne only look for Duncan and Gilard in the fray of battle?

5. What request does Madelyne make of Duncan on behalf of Adela?

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