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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Duncan leave Anthony behind at the fortress when he is summoned to London?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Duncan wants Anthony to protect "his greatest treasure".
(c) None of the above.
(d) Duncan wants Anthony to protect Madelyne.

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

3. How many of Louddon's men wait outside the walls of Duncan's fortress in Chapter 13?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) One thousand.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

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

5. A scroll containing a message from the king arrives while Duncan is away. What is the preferred language for official communications like this one?
(a) Latin.
(b) French.
(c) Anglo-Saxon.
(d) English.

6. Why does Madelyne object when Duncan refers to Madelyne's hair as red?
(a) Lady Eleanor has red hair.
(b) Red hair is considered unlucky.
(c) Madelyne believes her hair color is unimportant.
(d) Madelyne has blonde hair.

7. Who is Henry?
(a) The heir to King William.
(b) Gerald's yougest brother.
(c) The king's youngest brother.
(d) A Scot related to Catherine's husband.

8. At the end of Chapter 20, what does Madelyne see as she looks out the window?
(a) Duncan returning to the fortress with only Gerald.
(b) Duncan returning to the fortress with his men.
(c) The wolf climbing the ridge.
(d) The full moon over the lake.

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

10. After the attack on Madelyne, what does Madelyne ask Duncan?
(a) Does he see that the priest is banished from the premises immediately?
(b) Does he promise to never leave her alone at the fortress again?
(c) Does he spare the priest's life because the man is demented?
(d) Does he still love her if the priest rapes her?

11. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?
(a) That Louddon is not at his fortress when Duncan's men attack and burn it.
(b) That Louddon abuses Madelyne so she wants to escape.
(c) That Louddon attacks Duncan's sister.
(d) That Madelyne and Duncan are married.

12. Who pays an unexpected call on Duncan's fortress in Chapter 15?
(a) Father Laurence.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Father Bertan.
(d) Louddon.

13. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?
(a) Morcar.
(b) Duncan.
(c) Gilard.
(d) Louddon.

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

15. In view of the upsetting conversation about Madelyne, what does Edmond suggest for Adela?
(a) Adela accompanies Madelyne to London.
(b) Adela goes to the convent.
(c) Adela is sent to visit Catherine.
(d) Adela marries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Madelyne and Adela discuss before they go to dinner with Gerald?

2. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?

3. What color is Duncan's attire for the wedding?

4. Why does Duncan think that Gerald has the "patience of Job and the endurance of forged steel'?

5. Before Madelyne knows what is to become of her, she makes demands and throws a jug of ale at whom?

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