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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 by Madelyne's side for three days while she is delirious?

2. What happens to Madelyne during the battle?

3. In Chapter 12, when Duncan surprises Madelyne and Adela in Adela's room, why does Adela smile at Duncan?

4. Why is it unusual that Edmond agrees with Gilard?

5. Who wants to save Madelyne but is refused?

Short Essay Questions

1. Madelyne promises Adela that she obtains a promise from Duncan that is slightly deceitful. What is the promise and how is it deceitful?

2. Duncan takes a nightly swim in the very cold water of the lake. What are his reasons, new and old?

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

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

5. As Madelyne is planning her escape from Duncan, what obstacles does she think she needs to overcome?

6. Why is Louddon shocked when he first sees Madelyne after she returns from years at the monastery?

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

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

9. How is the squire with the bright yellow hair described?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Madelyne is filled with insults for her from Adela at dinner until she infuriates Madelyne, who takes control to end the situation. She forces Adela to clean up her act and in the process, Adela confides in Madelyne the truth of how she is raped. Why does Madelyne tell Adela that she must talk about the rape? Does Adela's confession help Madelyne heal from Louddon's abuse as well, or is she unaffected by Adela's story and her similar abusive experiences with Louddon? Compare and contrast the treatment of both Adela and Madelyne at the hands of Louddon. Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.

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

What does the author tell us about Morcar? What is his effect on the other characters in the novel, especially Adela, Madelyne, Duncan and Gerald? What does Duncan learn from Gerald's fight with Morcar on the battlefield? Why is Morcar in the novel? What part does he play in the romantic relationships in the novel, and in particular, the relationship between Madelyne and Duncan? What, if anything, does the author tell the reader about the consequences of evil deeds? Pick three ways that the author uses the character of Morcar to advance some aspect of the story. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

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