View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 24, who reminds Madelyne of Spartans, besides Duncan.
(a) Duncan's brothers.
(b) The Scots.
(c) The men who lie for Louddon at court.
(d) The allied barons.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Why does Duncan have Madelyne write a petition to request the replacement of Father Laurence?
(a) Duncan cannot read or write.
(b) Duncan wants to show off his wife's superior penmanship.
(c) Duncan objects to the priest's timidity and that he shirks his duty.
(d) Duncan thinks the priest's injury interferes with his duty for long enough.

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

7. Who do Madelyne and Duncan stay with during the cooling off period?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Father Berton.
(c) Henry.
(d) Edwythe.

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

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

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. Why does Duncan intend to bring a priest with him when he returns from his trip to see the king?
(a) Duncan needs a priest so he marries Madelyne.
(b) Madelyne wants a priest so Adele and Gerald marry as soon as possible.
(c) Duncan needs to go to confession, even though he kills Father Laurence to save Madelyne.
(d) Madelyne insists on a replacement for Father Laurence immediately.

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

13. Who is Father Laurence?
(a) Madelyne's uncle.
(b) Madelyne's uncle's best friend.
(c) A priest that lives at Grinsteade holding.
(d) The replacement for Father John.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Madelyne and Adela discuss before they go to dinner with Gerald?

2. How does Madelyne manage to kill one of the solders that attacks her?

3. What personal item must Madelyne retrieve from under the table after dinner?

4. Why does Duncan threaten to kill Madelyne in front of Anthony?

5. After the attack on Madelyne, what does Madelyne ask Duncan?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 722 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample