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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Duncan leaves Madelyne asleep in his own chamber, where does he go?
(a) To search out and kill the man who rapes Adela.
(b) To ride Silenus.
(c) To the lake for a ritualized swim.
(d) To feed the wolves.

2. Where does Duncan expect Madelyne to be at the start of the battle?
(a) On horseback, tied to a tree.
(b) On horseback, heading up Duncan's men with him and Gilard.
(c) At the camp, acting as a sentry.
(d) Galloping to Duncan's castle for safety.

3. What horse does Duncan expect Madelyne to ride into battle?
(a) A large white war horse.
(b) A brown steed.
(c) Silenus.
(d) A gray dappled mare.

4. What does Gilard think Madelyne's plan is for the battle?
(a) To escape during the confusion of the battle.
(b) To find safety with her brother's people.
(c) To side with the victor.
(d) To hide like a coward.

5. For whom does Madelyne take in the garments and why?
(a) Adela, because she is losing weight.
(b) Herself, so she has warm clothing.
(c) Catherine, because she is losing weight.
(d) Gerty, because she is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to save Madelyne but is refused?

2. How many men surround the captive?

3. What is in the chapel that Madelyne wants to retrieve?

4. Madelyne says various things while delirious and Duncan informs her of these things when they are in what location?

5. Who wants to take credit for killing the Wolf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Maude afraid of Madelyne at first?

2. Which other men does Duncan notice are attracted to Madelyne?

3. Madelyne promises Adela that she obtains a promise from Duncan that is slightly deceitful. What is the promise and how is it deceitful?

4. Describe Adela's physical appearance when Madelyne first meets her.

5. Why does Madelyne do in Chapter 12 that causes Duncan's temper to flare enough to bellow?

6. Who or what are some of the people or beings who appear in Madelyne's dreams while she is sick with fever?

7. Why does Duncan decide to allow the battle to take place before they reach his castle?

8. Why does Madelyne refuse to let Simon save her?

9. Why does Duncan think that Madelyne helps Adela heal?

10. Duncan takes a nightly swim in the very cold water of the lake. What are his reasons, new and old?

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