View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Madelyne is surprised that one of the Wextons is happy that she marries into the family? Which Wexton is happy?
(a) Adele.
(b) Edmond.
(c) Gilard.
(d) Catherine.

2. Why does the priest rush out of the room after the wedding ceremony?
(a) He is late to perform a schedule baptism.
(b) He is late to perform a scheduled marriage.
(c) He is terrified of Duncan.
(d) He is sick and afraid he vomits in front of the bride and groom.

3. Madelyne almost gets herself injured when she does what?
(a) Walks in front of charging horses.
(b) Walks in front of soldiers practicing archery.
(c) Knocks over a kettle of boiling water.
(d) Falls outside the stables.

4. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?
(a) That Louddon is not at his fortress when Duncan's men attack and burn it.
(b) That Madelyne and Duncan are married.
(c) That Louddon attacks Duncan's sister.
(d) That Louddon abuses Madelyne so she wants to escape.

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

6. What color is Duncan's attire for the wedding?
(a) Royal Blue.
(b) Silver.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

7. What about the disagreement between the two warring barons displeases the king the most?
(a) Slain soldiers and multiple versions of the same story.
(b) The possibility that his brother Henry uses this against him.
(c) The expense from the country's coffers.
(d) His throne is threatened by the barons' disagreement.

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

9. Madelyne writes a message for Anthony to the king. What does the message say?
(a) Duncan does not return to the fortress and has no knowledge of the king's demand.
(b) Madelyne is prepared to travel to London the next day.
(c) Duncan respectfully refuses to honor the king's request.
(d) Madelyne and Adele are prepared to travel to London the next day.

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

11. Who does Duncan want at his side in London when he confronts Louddon in front of the king?
(a) Gerald, Edmond, Gilard, and Anthony.
(b) The other barons who are Duncan's equal.
(c) Duncan's allies and their soldiers.
(d) Madelyne.

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

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

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

15. How many of Louddon's men wait outside the walls of Duncan's fortress in Chapter 13?
(a) One hundred.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Five hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who thinks that sending Madelyne back to Louddon is like "sending a child into a cage to fight a lion"?

3. In Chapter 20, what happens to Gerald's sword?

4. When Madelyne arrives at Father Berton's tiny cottage, how does she find him?

5. Where do Madelyne and Duncan get married?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 644 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample