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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. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?
(a) The summer heats keeps them away.
(b) Madelyne is practicing archery in the courtyard in the morning.
(c) The flood waters do not recede until the afternoon.
(d) Everyone is busy with morning reading lessons.

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

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

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

5. What design is in the center of the yoke of the dress that Madelyne is wearing for the wedding ceremony?
(a) The outline of a magical wolf.
(b) Cream and royal blue flowers.
(c) The Wexton coat of arms.
(d) A symmetrical design in Duncan's colors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?

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

3. What method does Duncan use to change the subject when Madelyne is giving opinions?

4. What does Duncan promise Madelyne that he does upon his return from his trip to see the king?

5. Why is Duncan surprised at being served at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Duncan refuse to call witnesses to testify in his defense before the king?

2. Why is Adela worried about Gerald's visit?

3. Why does Duncan speak to Edmond about the Falcon holding?

4. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

5. 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?

6. In Chapter 22, why does Madelyne want to delay her marriage to Duncan?

7. Why does Madelyne not believe Duncan when he tells her that her wolf saves her life?

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

9. Why does Louddon believe that Madelyne does as he commands while she is under his control in London?

10. Describe the aspects of family life that Duncan realizes is different than he is taught by his father.

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