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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 Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?
(a) She is uncomfortable in Gerald's presence.
(b) She is signaling Madelyne she wants to go to her room.
(c) She falls off of the stool and her clothes are in disarray.
(d) She wants to look pretty for Gerald.

2. Who is Rinehold?
(a) All of the above.
(b) A man with hair as red as fire.
(c) A baron allied with Duncan.
(d) Madelyne's real father.

3. In Chapter 24, who reminds Madelyne of Spartans, besides Duncan.
(a) The Scots.
(b) Duncan's brothers.
(c) The men who lie for Louddon at court.
(d) The allied barons.

4. What does Father Berton see when he looks out the window after hearing thunder?
(a) A field of grain bent double by the wind.
(b) A tree that is struck by lightening.
(c) A legion of armored soldiers.
(d) A herd of horses and riders.

5. Why does Father Berton come to live at Duncan's fortress?
(a) Because his monastery catches on fire.
(b) Because he is like a father to Madelyne.
(c) Because the pope so orders.
(d) Because the Earl of Grinsteade dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Father Laurence's hands?

2. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?

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

4. Based on the message from the king, Madelyne thinks that the king wants Adela to marry whom?

5. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?

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. What is Madelyne's plan to fight back against Louddon?

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

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

6. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

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

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

9. After dinner and Madelyne's singing, what alliances do Duncan and Edmond discuss with regard to Louddon?

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

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