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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Duncan try to rationalize his decision to marry Madelyne?
(a) He is embarrassed that he loves Madelyne.
(b) He wants to believe there is a logical reason behind the marriage, not love.
(c) He feels guilty that he is using her to help his sister heal from her trauma.
(d) He feels guilty for taking Madelyne away from Gilard.

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

3. 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) French.
(b) Anglo-Saxon.
(c) English.
(d) Latin.

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

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

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

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

8. What legitimate breach does Duncan commit against the king?
(a) He kills Father Laurence.
(b) He marries Madelyne without gaining permission.
(c) He does not bring riches to the coffers because he is too busy feuding with Louddon.
(d) He does not come to court as quickly as he can.

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

10. What happens to Father Laurence's hands?
(a) He loses a finger in a freak accident.
(b) He burns his hands in an unexplained accident.
(c) He loses the use of his hands after having a stroke.
(d) He accidently dyes his hands semi-permanently while making wine.

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Madelyne fall off her her stool at dinner?
(a) Because she is pregnant and dizzy.
(b) Because Gerald bumps her hard.
(c) Because the dogs return to the hall.
(d) Because Madelyne's foot is in Duncan's lap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?

2. In Chapter 17, what is suddenly different about Duncan's chamber?

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

4. Based on the message from the king, Madelyne thinks that the king wants Adela to marry whom?

5. Why does Louddon lock Madelyne in her room in London?

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