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

2. Why is Duncan surprised at being served at dinner?
(a) Because Madelyne declares that Duncan does not eat with her that night.
(b) Because Duncan never eats with the rest of the family.
(c) Because Madelyne trains Ansel to serve at the table.
(d) Because Duncan believes that soldiers have no use for good manners.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Duncan leave Anthony behind at the fortress when he is summoned to London?

2. Why does Madelyne say during the marriage ceremony that she willingly takes the groom as her husband?

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

4. Who is Father Laurence?

5. Who tells Gerald the truth about who rapes Adela?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Duncan insist that Gerald kiss Adela?

2. How does the fact that Father Laurence is an impostor affect Duncan and Madelyne?

3. Why does Madelyne make a sudden decision to marry Duncan?

4. Why is Madelyne worried about Gerald's visit?

5. Edmond makes a complete change in his attitude toward Madeline, welcoming her to the Wexton family. Why?

6. What changes does Madelyne make to the hall without permission from Duncan after she and Duncan are wed?

7. In Chapter 22, Duncan gives Madelyn a recitation of many things that Madelyne does since he proves she is courageous. What are three of the four reasons that Duncan provides to Madelyne to prove to her that she is courageous?

8. Why does Madelyne suspect that Duncan is sent to the country for a month to cool off?

9. Why does Madelyne practice archery so hard and long?

10. Who is Rachel and what is the truth of Rachel's relationship with her husband and with Louddon that is overheard by Madelyne in London?

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