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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason that Duncan gives Madelyne for failing to take his nightly swim?
(a) Her bath water in the chamber is available for his use.
(b) He is too tired.
(c) It is too late.
(d) It is too cold.

2. What method does Duncan use to change the subject when Madelyne is giving opinions?
(a) He roars with mock anger.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He looks angry and grim.

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

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

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

6. 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) Anglo-Saxon.
(c) French.
(d) English.

7. In Chapter 17, what is suddenly different about Duncan's chamber?
(a) Two tubs of water are in Duncan's chamber, awaiting Madelyne's nightly bath.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Madelyne's possessions are relocated to Duncan's chamber.
(d) All of the above.

8. Why does Duncan vow to go slowly, be gentle and speak softly to Madelyne after they retire to his chamber, on the night he gives permission for Gerald to live in the fortress until Adele consents to marry him?
(a) Duncan wants to force Madelyne to say on that night that she loves him.
(b) Duncan is wants a quiet evening during which he thinks about politics.
(c) Duncan wants Madelyne to forgive him for upsetting Adele.
(d) Duncan wants Madelyne to regain her good humor so she agrees to make love to him.

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

10. Based on the message from the king, Madelyne thinks that the king wants Adela to marry whom?
(a) Henry.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Morcar.
(d) Louddon.

11. What does Father Berton see when he looks out the window after hearing thunder?
(a) A legion of armored soldiers.
(b) A tree that is struck by lightening.
(c) A field of grain bent double by the wind.
(d) A herd of horses and riders.

12. In Chapter 19, what does Madelyne do instead of taking her nightly bath?
(a) Splashes rosewater on her wrists and behind her ear.
(b) Washes up in the chamber using a wash basin.
(c) Swims in the lake.
(d) Falls asleep, exhausted.

13. After Madelyne redoes the hall, it resembles what other place?
(a) The hall in Louddon's castle.
(b) The chapel.
(c) The tower room.
(d) A hall in a story about Sparta that Madelyne learns from her uncle.

14. Why is Adela in tears after she walks with Gerald after dinner?
(a) Gerald tries to kiss Adela.
(b) Gerald wants to break the marriage contract with Adela.
(c) Gerald insists that the marriage contract with Adela is valid.
(d) Gerals and Adela argue about the rape of Adela.

15. Who tells Gerald the truth about who rapes Adela?
(a) Morcar.
(b) Louddon.
(c) Madelyne.
(d) Duncan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Adela starts to say that Gerald does not kiss like whom?

2. What about the disagreement between the two warring barons displeases the king the most?

3. What personal item must Madelyne retrieve from under the table after dinner?

4. Why does Duncan have Madelyne write a petition to request the replacement of Father Laurence?

5. Who pays an unexpected call on Duncan's fortress in Chapter 15?

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