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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Madelyne think Duncan is referring to when he says, "I'll not deny myself much longer"?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Revenge.
(c) An heir.
(d) A kiss.

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

4. In Chapter Four, Madelyne infuriates Gilard when she refuses to stop doing what when they are by the stream?
(a) Packing her satchel.
(b) Plaiting her hair.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Watering the horse.

5. In Chapter 12, when Duncan surprises Madelyne and Adela in Adela's room, why does Adela smile at Duncan?
(a) Because Duncan tells a joke.
(b) Because Duncan gives Adela a kind greeting.
(c) Because Duncan pokes fun at Madelyne.
(d) Because Duncan sings Adela a song.

6. What hope does Madelyne foster in Chapter Two after it is discovered that Louddon leaves the castle?
(a) That Gilard terrifies some other defenseless woman.
(b) That Duncan and his men leave.
(c) That Gilard keeps his language clean.
(d) That Duncan falls in love with her.

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

8. Who brings food and draws a bath for Madelyne after she awakens from her fever?
(a) Gerty and Maude.
(b) Adela.
(c) Duncan and Maude.
(d) Gerty.

9. Adela strikes someone by accident. Who?
(a) Maude.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Willie.
(d) Madelyne.

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

11. In Chapter 12, where does Duncan command Madelyne to go with him?
(a) To the tower.
(b) To the lake.
(c) To the stables.
(d) To the hall.

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

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

14. Who is Anthony?
(a) The furrier who makes Madelyne a warm cloak.
(b) The stablemaster.
(c) The soldier who shadows Madelyne.
(d) The swordmaster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madelyne doing in her peaceful dream about her childhood when she is eleven years old?

2. What method releases the ropes that bind Madelyne?

3. In Chapter One, how is the captive intended to die?

4. Why does Madelyne want to throw herself out of a window?

5. What does Gilard think Madelyne's plan is for the battle?

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