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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Madelyne manage to kill one of the solders that attacks her?
(a) The food she leaves for the wolf makes her scent familiar to the wolf, who defends her by killing the soldier.
(b) She pushes him off of a wall.
(c) She aims an arrow at his foot and shoots him in the heart.
(d) She uses a mace.

2. Who do Madelyne and Duncan stay with during the cooling off period?
(a) Father Berton.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Henry.
(d) Edwythe.

3. Why does the king believe Madelyne's testimony?
(a) Because the king knows Louddon to lie.
(b) Because the king knows that Madelyne lies for her husband.
(c) Because Louddon describes her to the king as a scrupulously honest woman.
(d) Because Madelyne makes the king laugh.

4. Who is Rinehold?
(a) Madelyne's real father.
(b) A baron allied with Duncan.
(c) A man with hair as red as fire.
(d) All of the above.

5. When Madelyne arrives at Father Berton's tiny cottage, how does she find him?
(a) Unable to concentrate on her story.
(b) Dying from Louddon's treachery.
(c) In failing health and dull of mind.
(d) Lonely for companionship.

6. According to Chapter 22, what is the first thing that Duncan says to Madelyne when she sees him at the cottage?
(a) I've come for you, Madelyne.
(b) I love you, Madelyne.
(c) You are my greatest treasure.
(d) Madelyn, I am here for you.

7. Why does Father Berton come to live at Duncan's fortress?
(a) Because the pope so orders.
(b) Because his monastery catches on fire.
(c) Because the Earl of Grinsteade dies.
(d) Because he is like a father to Madelyne.

8. What does Gerald promise Adela so that she marries him?
(a) Gerald promises Adela that he does not bed her.
(b) Gerald promises Adela that they live with Duncan as long as she likes.
(c) Gerald promises Adela that he never leaves her.
(d) Gerald promises Adela that he does not care if she cannot bear him a son.

9. In Chapter 16, what gift does Gerald bring for Adele?
(a) A psaltery.
(b) A ring.
(c) A locket.
(d) A flute.

10. What makes Anthony laugh at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) Seeing Madelyne attempt to ride Silenus bareback.
(b) Duncan's sense of humor.
(c) The idea that he must protect his men from Madelyne.
(d) The idea that Madelyne is a clumsy child.

11. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?
(a) Everyone is busy with morning reading lessons.
(b) Madelyne is practicing archery in the courtyard in the morning.
(c) The flood waters do not recede until the afternoon.
(d) The summer heats keeps them away.

12. What is Gerald's biggest concern when he returns to Wexton land in the summer?
(a) Henry seems to question Duncan's honor and he does not want to reveal this to Duncan.
(b) Gerald is nervous about seeing Adela again after a long absence.
(c) Gerald is famished from a long journey with no food and little water.
(d) Henry asks many questions about Duncan but Gerald does not understand why this is so.

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

14. Before Madelyne knows what is to become of her, she makes demands and throws a jug of ale at whom?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Edmond.
(c) Gilard.
(d) Morcar.

15. Why does Duncan intend to bring a priest with him when he returns from his trip to see the king?
(a) Madelyne insists on a replacement for Father Laurence immediately.
(b) Duncan needs a priest so he marries Madelyne.
(c) Madelyne wants a priest so Adele and Gerald marry as soon as possible.
(d) Duncan needs to go to confession, even though he kills Father Laurence to save Madelyne.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 16, who does Madelyne think is probably the most handsome man in England?

2. What event makes Madelyne laugh, but terrifies everyone else?

3. What design is in the center of the yoke of the dress that Madelyne is wearing for the wedding ceremony?

4. What does Madelyne do on her wedding night before she sees Duncan?

5. Who explains to Gilard that Duncan loves Madelyne?

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