View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks that sending Madelyne back to Louddon is like "sending a child into a cage to fight a lion"?

2. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?

3. Who does Duncan need to take with him to London to talk to the king?

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

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

2. 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?

3. When Louddon testifies in front of the king, what does he say and do?

4. How does the fact that Father Laurence is an impostor affect Duncan and Madelyne?

5. Describe Duncan's assumptions associated with the reasoning behind Louddon's desire to retrieve Madelyne from Duncan.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duncan admits that he doesn't like change, which Madelyne brings to his household. He believes that more change comes as long as she stays. What is Duncan's reaction to change? Is Madelyne a symbol of change in the novel? Why does Duncan want to marry Madelyne when he knows that she represents change in his life? Does he like the changes or is he merely putting up with change to appease her until she is his wife? Is Madelyne changing how Duncan perceives the world? Write an essay that discusses how Madelyne represents change in Duncan's world and provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

During the novel, Madelyne often refers to herself as a coward. By the end of the novel, Duncan refers to Madelyne as courageous. Explain whether or not Madelyne is a coward or courageous and why. Why do Duncan and Madelyne disagree on this point and who is right, or are they both right? Explain your opinion and provide at least three concrete examples to support your point of view.

Essay Topic 3

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,329 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample