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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. Why is Madelyne embarrassed in Chapter 12?

2. Who wants to save Madelyne but is refused?

3. Who is prettier than Louddon's sisters, Clarissa and Sara?

4. How many men surround the captive?

5. In Chapter One, how is the captive intended to die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Madelyne's reaction to hearing that Duncan and Gilard are going to war because of a sister?

3. When Duncan and his men stop for the night for the first time after leaving the castle, what actions do they take to set up camp?

4. In what way does Duncan begin the battle?

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

6. Why does Duncan think that Madelyne helps Adela heal?

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

8. Why is Madelyne repulsed at the meal in the great hall?

9. What kinds of things does Madelyne do during the enforced isolation during her recovery?

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

Madelyne hesitates over saying, "I do" when she is forced to marry Duncan. Gilard takes a step forward and Madelyne quickly says her vows in an effort to prevent the brothers from fighting. Madelyne has a tendency to sacrifice herself in an effort to protect other people. Discuss all the ways in which Madelyne sacrifices herself or her best interest since the beginning of the novel. Are these sacrifices worthwhile, self-serving, manipulative, all for naught, or neutral? Why? How does Madelyne view these sacrifices? How do other people react to Madelyne's sacrifices? How do these sacrifices shape other characters' view of Madelyne? Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

One of the major themes in some romance novels is that of trust in a romantic relationship. Is it true that when the man in a relationship is trustworthy, the relationship results in a happy marriage, but when the man is not trustworthy the woman is betrayed? Pick two couples and compare and contrast the trust level and outcome in their relationships. Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Madelyne overhears enough talk so that she believes that King William's brother Henry is becoming restless from lack of responsibility and may eventually try to overthrow William. Madelyne advises that the same situation brews between Duncan and his brothers if he doesn't find things that they can do on their own. Is there a foreshadowing of events in the Wexton family, the royal family, or both? Use the novel to provide examples of foreshadowing and explain how foreshadowing is used to build tension and interest in the story.

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