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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. What makes Anthony laugh at the end of Chapter 19?

2. What legitimate breach does Duncan commit against the king?

3. Why does the priest rush out of the room after the wedding ceremony?

4. How does the king die?

5. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Duncan not like the changes that Madelyne makes to the hall?

2. Why does Duncan insist that Gerald kiss Adela?

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

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

5. What are three reasons that Madelyne is upset when Gilard and Edmond leave to give their forty days to their overlord?

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

7. Why does Madelyne leave her chamber when she knows that Duncan is displeased if she leaves?

8. Why does Louddon believe that Madelyne does as he commands while she is under his control in London?

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

10. Why does Madelyne make a sudden decision to marry Duncan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

During the novel, we find out that Madelyne experiences a difficult childhood and her life does not improve as long as she is under the thumb of Louddon. Yet throughout the novel, Madelyne's typical response to a difficulty is to show mercy, sometimes to a complete stranger. How and to whom does Madelyne show mercy? In particular, why does she show mercy to Duncan? How does Madelyne's merciful behavior affect Duncan and his brothers? Compare and contrast the the experience that Madelyne has with receiving mercy and giving mercy.

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