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

2. Why does Duncan threaten to kill Madelyne in front of Anthony?
(a) He is furious when he realizes how upset he is at Madelyne's close call with accidental death.
(b) He is humiliated that Madelyne provides fodder for Anthony's jokes.
(c) He is insulted by Madelyne in front of Anthony.
(d) He thinks that Anthony is in love with his wife.

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

4. In view of the upsetting conversation about Madelyne, what does Edmond suggest for Adela?
(a) Adela accompanies Madelyne to London.
(b) Adela is sent to visit Catherine.
(c) Adela goes to the convent.
(d) Adela marries.

5. 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) Host a wedding for Adela and Gerald.
(c) Teach Madelyne how to defend herself.
(d) Renew their wedding vows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explains to Gilard that Duncan loves Madelyne?

2. In Chapter 16, what gift does Gerald bring for Adele?

3. Why does Louddon lock Madelyne in her room in London?

4. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?

5. What about the disagreement between the two warring barons displeases the king the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. What are three reasons that Madelyne is upset when Gilard and Edmond leave to give their forty days to their overlord?

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

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

8. Describe Duncan's assumptions associated with the reasoning behind Louddon's desire to retrieve Madelyne from Duncan.

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

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

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