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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Gerald promise Adela so that she marries him?
(a) Gerald promises Adela that he does not care if she cannot bear him a son.
(b) Gerald promises Adela that he never leaves her.
(c) Gerald promises Adela that he does not bed her.
(d) Gerald promises Adela that they live with Duncan as long as she likes.

4. How does the king die?
(a) At the hands of his brother, Henry.
(b) Due to blood loss after one of Madelyne's errant arrows pierces the king's neck.
(c) In a hunting accident.
(d) Of smallpox.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Duncan promise Madelyne that he does upon his return from his trip to see the king?
(a) Never leave her side again.
(b) Teach Madelyne how to defend herself.
(c) Renew their wedding vows.
(d) Host a wedding for Adela and Gerald.

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

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

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

13. Who or what almost destroys Gerald?
(a) Morcar.
(b) His inattention during battle.
(c) His lust for revenge.
(d) Louddon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madelyne fall off her her stool at dinner?

2. Adela overhears an upsetting conversation about Madelyne between Duncan and whom?

3. Who is Rinehold?

4. In Chapter 24, who reminds Madelyne of Spartans, besides Duncan.

5. Madelyne is surprised that one of the Wextons is happy that she marries into the family? Which Wexton is happy?

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