2. Why does Duncan threaten to kill Madelyne in front of Anthony?
(a) He is humiliated that Madelyne provides fodder for Anthony's jokes.
(b) He is furious when he realizes how upset he is at Madelyne's close call with accidental death.
(c) He thinks that Anthony is in love with his wife.
(d) He is insulted by Madelyne in front of Anthony.

3. What personal item must Madelyne retrieve from under the table after dinner?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Her hair ribbon.
(c) Her rosary.
(d) Her braided ribbon belt.

4. Madelyne almost gets herself injured when she does what?
(a) Knocks over a kettle of boiling water.
(b) Walks in front of charging horses.
(c) Walks in front of soldiers practicing archery.
(d) Falls outside the stables.

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

6. What does Duncan promise Madelyne that he does upon his return from his trip to see the king?
(a) Teach Madelyne how to defend herself.
(b) Host a wedding for Adela and Gerald.
(c) Renew their wedding vows.
(d) Never leave her side again.

7. Who thinks that sending Madelyne back to Louddon is like "sending a child into a cage to fight a lion"?
(a) Edmond.
(b) Father Laurence.
(c) Gilard.
(d) Duncan.

8. Who or what almost destroys Gerald?
(a) Morcar.
(b) His lust for revenge.
(c) Louddon.
(d) His inattention during battle.

9. Adela starts to say that Gerald does not kiss like whom?
(a) Louddon.
(b) Morcar.
(c) Henry.
(d) Richard.

10. Adela overhears an upsetting conversation about Madelyne between Duncan and whom?
(a) Gilard and Edmond.
(b) A messenger from Louddon.
(c) Lady Eleanor.
(d) Gerty and James.

11. Madelyne prays for something for herself. What?
(a) A good marriage for herself and Adela.
(b) A safe trip home for Duncan.
(c) The courage to face the devil.
(d) A suitable marriage for Morcar.

12. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Ployphemus.
(d) Father Berton.

13. What does Duncan do before entering his bedroom on his wedding night?
(a) Argue with Gilard.
(b) Go to the stables to see Silenus.
(c) Take a ritual swim.
(d) Argue with Edmond.

14. Why does Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?
(a) She falls off of the stool and her clothes are in disarray.
(b) She is signaling Madelyne she wants to go to her room.
(c) She is uncomfortable in Gerald's presence.
(d) She wants to look pretty for Gerald.

15. In Chapter 20, what happens to Gerald's sword?
(a) Duncan retrieves it from the enemy who steals it.
(b) It breaks while fighting Morcar.
(c) He tosses it to Duncan to use in the battle.
(d) He leaves it embedded in Morcar's groin.