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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 does the king believe Madelyne's testimony?

2. Who tells Gerald the truth about who rapes Adela?

3. Why does Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?

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

5. What design is in the center of the yoke of the dress that Madelyne is wearing for the wedding ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Madelyne suspect that Duncan is sent to the country for a month to cool off?

2. Why does Duncan insist that Gerald kiss Adela?

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

4. Why does Duncan speak to Edmond about the Falcon holding?

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

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

7. Who is Rachel and what is the truth of Rachel's relationship with her husband and with Louddon that is overheard by Madelyne in London?

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

9. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

10. Madelyne prepares for Gerald's visit by performing what preparations to her appearance and dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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