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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Wolf captured?

2. Why does Madelyne want to throw herself out of a window?

3. Whose cast-off garments does Madelyne take in to make smaller?

4. During their retreat from Louddon's castle, why is Madeline warm?

5. What is in the chapel that Madelyne wants to retrieve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Madelyne get from her conversation with Adela in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Louddon decide to go after Duncan once he discovers the destruction at the castle?

3. Why does Madelyne do in Chapter 12 that causes Duncan's temper to flare enough to bellow?

4. In Chapter One, how does the author support the idea that Duncan is a warrior before all else?

5. Describe Adela's physical appearance when Madelyne first meets her.

6. Why does Duncan lie to Madelyne about how much time he spends with her while she is sick with fever?

7. How does it happen that Adela takes her first bath in months?

8. Why does Duncan believe that Madelyne has a temper and a passionate nature?

9. After stopping for the night and traveling the next day, why does Gilard nag Duncan to stop their journey?

10. Why does Madelyne refuse to let Simon save her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lady Eleanor, the woman who Duncan once considers as a marriage partner, is mentioned several times in the novel. While in London, Madelyne is accosted by Lady Eleanor. Use examples of Madelyne's reaction to the mention of Lady Eleanor, and then their actual meeting, to show if there is any change in Madelyne's self confidence. Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

What hints and clues does the author provide that Laurence turns out to be something other than what he seems? Does the author use foreshadow? Does the author use irony? If so, how? What complication does the death of Father Laurence bring to light? What is the function of this problem in the novel? Pick three ways that the author uses the character of Laurence to advance some aspect of the story. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Duncan informs Adela that she is to allow Gerald to kiss her. How does the author use the relationships between Gerald and Adela and Madelyne and Duncan to explore the theme that the power of love conquers all? Compare and contrast these two romantic relationships and provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

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