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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 16, who does Madelyne think is probably the most handsome man in England?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Gerald.
(c) The king.
(d) Louddon.

2. What event makes Madelyne laugh, but terrifies everyone else?
(a) Madelyne's encounter with the wolf dog, who is hungry.
(b) Madelyne's encounter with Silenus, who seeks only sugar.
(c) Madelyne's attempt to swim the lake like Duncan.
(d) Madelyne's practice of archery.

3. Who does Duncan need to take with him to London to talk to the king?
(a) Louddon.
(b) Madelyne.
(c) Gerald.
(d) Adela.

4. Duncan thinks that a message-bearing member of his household looks terrified enough to have "just seen the devil". Who is this?
(a) Adela.
(b) Willie.
(c) Madelyne.
(d) Anthony.

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

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) Madelyn, I am here for you.
(c) I love you, Madelyne.
(d) You are my greatest treasure.

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

8. Why is Duncan surprised at being served at dinner?
(a) Because Duncan never eats with the rest of the family.
(b) Because Madelyne declares that Duncan does not eat with her that night.
(c) Because Duncan believes that soldiers have no use for good manners.
(d) Because Madelyne trains Ansel to serve at the table.

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

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

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

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

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

14. Which two brothers trade insults with Gerald at dinner?
(a) Duncan and Edmond.
(b) Duncan and Gilard.
(c) Edmond and Gilard.
(d) Edmond and Duncan.

15. What does Madelyne do on her wedding night before she sees Duncan?
(a) Attempt to find Father Laurence.
(b) Go to Adela's room.
(c) Try to find the wolf dog on the hill.
(d) Take a bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Gerald the truth about who rapes Adela?

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

3. Duncan explains to Madelyne that on his land, all the trees are chopped down on the side of hills that face the fortress. What is the reason for trees being chopped down on one side only?

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

5. Why does Madelyne say during the marriage ceremony that she willingly takes the groom as her husband?

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