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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 are Maida and Kerwick planning to do?

2. Why does Wulfgar say he will not marry Aislinn?

3. Which of the men is infatuated with Gwyneth?

4. Why does Haylan leave Wulfgar's embrace in anger?

5. Who is the young woman who arrives with the old knight at Darkenwald?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the tensions between Aislinn and Gwyneth accelerate when Wulfgar leaves for battle?

2. How does Aislinn invade Wulfgar's thoughts even when he is with another woman?

3. What does Wulfgar give to Milderd to give to Aislinn when she reaches Darkenwald?

4. What does Wulfgar do when Aislinn is missing the next morning?

5. How does Aislinn first encounter Wulfgar?

6. What is Sweyn's role in Wulfgar's life?

7. What are the circumstances surrounding Aislinn's choosing Wulfgar over Ragnor?

8. Describe Aislinn's procedure for tending to Bolsgar's leg wound.

9. How does Aislinn adapt to her new role of slave?

10. How does THE WOLF AND THE DOVE begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Woodiwiss use the setting she does? What time period serves as the setting of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Wulfgar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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