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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. Who is prettier than Louddon's sisters, Clarissa and Sara?
2. What does Madelyne do after learning about Lady Eleanor?
3. What hope does Madelyne foster in Chapter Two after it is discovered that Louddon leaves the castle?
4. Why is it unusual that Edmond agrees with Gilard?
5. How many men surround the captive?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Madelyne refuse to let Simon save her?
2. Which other men does Duncan notice are attracted to Madelyne?
3. Why does Duncan decide to allow the battle to take place before they reach his castle?
4. What information does Madelyne get from her conversation with Adela in Chapter 10?
5. What concerns does Adela have about being with child due to the rape?
6. What is meant by Louddon having a choice between greed and lust when it comes to Madelyne?
7. In what way does Duncan begin the battle?
8. Why is Madelyne repulsed at the meal in the great hall?
9. Why does Madelyne do in Chapter 12 that causes Duncan's temper to flare enough to bellow?
10. Describe Adela's physical appearance when Madelyne first meets her.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the function of Gerald in the novel and how does the author use him to contribute to the story as a whole? How does he relate to the Wexton men? How does he relate to Madelyne and Adela? Does the addition of this character advance the plot, reveal character in one or more of the main characters, provide the opportunity for allusion to Greek myths, something else? Pick three ways that the author uses the character of Gerald to advance some aspect of the story and provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Madelylne begins by dreaming of Odysseus and then sings about his adventures, teaching the Wextons and Gerald of his story. From whom and under what circumstances does Madlyne learn about Odysseus and Ployphemus? Who are these mythological characters and how do they allude to characters in Honor's Splendour? Who reminds Madelyne of Odysseus and why? Who reminds Madelyne of Polyphemus and why? Does Madelyne find that in the end, she is living the dream of Odysseus? Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
In the novel it is revealed that Louddon has a sexual relationship with the king that gives him favor with the king, yet Louddon is strongly attracted to Madelyne's mother, then Madelyne. Louddon realizes what a valuable commodity Madelyne is and must choose between selling her into marriage for the money or keeping her for his own lustful purposes. Compare and contrast the lure of lust, power and money for Louddon. Does his greed for any of these lead to his downfall? If he is able to retain control of Madelyne, is it more likely he keeps her for himself or sells her into marriage for the money? Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.
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