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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 does Father Berton see when he looks out the window after hearing thunder?

2. Why does Duncan leave Anthony behind at the fortress when he is summoned to London?

3. Why does Duncan intend to bring a priest with him when he returns from his trip to see the king?

4. Why does Duncan try to rationalize his decision to marry Madelyne?

5. Why does Madelyne object when Duncan refers to Madelyne's hair as red?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, Duncan gives Madelyn a recitation of many things that Madelyne does since he proves she is courageous. What are three of the four reasons that Duncan provides to Madelyne to prove to her that she is courageous?

2. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

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

4. What changes does Madelyne make to the hall without permission from Duncan after she and Duncan are wed?

5. In Chapter 22, why does Madelyne want to delay her marriage to Duncan?

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

7. Edmond makes a complete change in his attitude toward Madeline, welcoming her to the Wexton family. Why?

8. Why is Adela worried about Gerald's visit?

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

10. Why does Duncan insist that Gerald kiss Adela?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

At the end of the novel Madelyne is pregnant, although she doesn't immediately realize it and Duncan finally breaks the news to her. Pregnancy may be symbolic for a fulfillment of the future, new experiences, self awareness, personal growth and the cycle of life. How does the novel describe Madelyne's pregnancy? Why does everyone know that Madelyne is pregnant except for Madelyne? Is there more than one reason for this, an obvious reason and a less obvious one? What does this mean about Madelyne's self-awareness? Is Madelyne a changed woman from the beginning of the novel? Is there more room for growth? Is the pregnancy seen as a reward for Madelyne and Duncan, or something else? Pick three ways in which the pregnancy is symbolic of some aspect of the change in Madelyne, or the change in the relationship between Madelyne and Duncan. Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

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