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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 is Aislinn wearing when Wulfgar dumps her off at the castle?

2. What does Aislinn do when she can't find her kirtle?

3. The villagers mainly use spears and ______________ as weapons.

4. In whose name have the Normans taken Darkenwald?

5. What does Gwyneth say Aislinn is mistaken about regarding Wulfgar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Kerwick and Maida make plans to escape?

2. Explain the differing points Wulfgar and Aislinn have on the topic of marriage?

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

4. Friar Dunley rather boldly tells Wulfgar how he should manage the situation regarding Aislinn. What advice does the friar give to Wulfgar?

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

6. What is revealed about Wulfgar's childhood after the arrival of Bolsgar?

7. How does Wulfgar show some mercy when ransacking a village in the name of William?

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

9. Which relatives of Wulfgar's arrive unexpectedly at Darkenwald?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Woodiwiss is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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 Gwyneth. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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