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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 the king believe Madelyne's testimony?
(a) Because the king knows Louddon to lie.
(b) Because Louddon describes her to the king as a scrupulously honest woman.
(c) Because the king knows that Madelyne lies for her husband.
(d) Because Madelyne makes the king laugh.

2. What makes Anthony laugh at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) Seeing Madelyne attempt to ride Silenus bareback.
(b) The idea that he must protect his men from Madelyne.
(c) Duncan's sense of humor.
(d) The idea that Madelyne is a clumsy child.

3. In Chapter 16, what gift does Gerald bring for Adele?
(a) A psaltery.
(b) A ring.
(c) A flute.
(d) A locket.

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

5. Who or what almost destroys Gerald?
(a) His lust for revenge.
(b) Louddon.
(c) His inattention during battle.
(d) Morcar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?

2. What is the reason that Duncan gives Madelyne for failing to take his nightly swim?

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

4. How long is the cooling off period that the king orders?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. How does Duncan manage to honor the pledges he makes to both Adela and Gerald?

6. 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?

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

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

9. Why does Duncan insist that Gerald kiss Adela?

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

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