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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 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. Why does Madelyne fall off her her stool at dinner?

4. Who is Rinehold?

5. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. After dinner and Madelyne's singing, what alliances do Duncan and Edmond discuss with regard to Louddon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duncan informs Adela that she is to allow Gerald to kiss her. How does the author use the relationships between Gerald and Adela and Madelyne and Duncan to explore the theme that the power of love conquers all? Compare and contrast these two romantic relationships and provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

One night Madelyne watches from her window as Duncan dives into the frosty waters of the nearby lake. It's also on that night that she first sees a large wolf on the hill near the castle. Duncan's reputation for being primitive and fearless leads to his nickname, the Wolf. Why is Duncan likened to a wolf from the very beginning of the novel? Which characters liken him to a wolf? What words does the author use to make Duncan seem wolf-like? Why does the novel end with Madelyne being saved from Louddon by the wolf? Compare and contrast Duncan with the wolf, both figuratively and literally. Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.

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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