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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) Father Berton.
(b) Henry.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Edwythe.

2. How many of Louddon's men wait outside the walls of Duncan's fortress in Chapter 13?
(a) One thousand.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Five hundred.

3. According to Chapter 16, who does Madelyne think is probably the most handsome man in England?
(a) Louddon.
(b) Gerald.
(c) The king.
(d) Duncan.

4. 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.

5. Why is Madelyne embarrassed after she sings?
(a) Her hands shake so much that she plays wrong notes.
(b) She makes several ear-wincing mistakes singing.
(c) She falls off of the stool.
(d) She is unused to compliments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Adela starts to say that Gerald does not kiss like whom?

2. When Madelyne arrives at Father Berton's tiny cottage, how does she find him?

3. A scroll containing a message from the king arrives while Duncan is away. What is the preferred language for official communications like this one?

4. Where does Father Bertan go in the middle of the night on Madelyne and Duncan's wedding night?

5. Duncan explains to Madelyne that on his land, all the trees are chopped down on the side of hills that face the fortress. What is the reason for trees being chopped down on one side only?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What suggestion does Gilard make that he thinks solves Madelyne's problem and why is it a self-serving solution?

3. Why does Duncan not like the changes that Madelyne makes to the hall?

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

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

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

8. Madelyne prepares for Gerald's visit by performing what preparations to her appearance and dress?

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

10. When Louddon testifies in front of the king, what does he say and do?

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