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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 13, what does Madelyne speak of in order to calm her mind?
(a) A visit to her cousin's home in Scotland.
(b) The stories she learns as a child living at Grinsteade holding.
(c) The wolf dog on the hill.
(d) The story of how she saves Duncan's life at Louddon's castle.

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

4. 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 wants Madelyne to regain her good humor so she agrees to make love to him.
(c) Duncan wants Madelyne to forgive him for upsetting Adele.
(d) Duncan is wants a quiet evening during which he thinks about politics.

5. How long is the cooling off period that the king orders?
(a) One fortnight.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

6. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?
(a) Because she is overcome with emotion.
(b) Because she does not love Duncan and is afraid of him now.
(c) Because she thinks the king does not bless their marriage.
(d) Because she misunderstood Duncan to say he does not love her.

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

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

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

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

11. Where does Father Bertan go in the middle of the night on Madelyne and Duncan's wedding night?
(a) To say mass.
(b) To sleep with the soldiers so the newlyweds have privacy.
(c) To fetch bread from the cook.
(d) On a pretend errand.

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

13. Duncan believes that Madelyne appears clumsy for what reason?
(a) She feels safe.
(b) She grows up with priests as companions.
(c) She is not allowed to play actively as a child.
(d) She has no siblings except for Louddon.

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

15. 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) Latin.
(c) Anglo-Saxon.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Henry?

5. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?

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