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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 catches Aislinn just as she is about to be thrown from her horse?

2. What does Wulfgar do as Aislinn cries?

3. What does Aislinn consider herself to be regarding Wulfgar?

4. What is Aislinn doing when Wulfgar returns from the party early in the morning?

5. Who was the other knight that set up Wulfgar to be killed at the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Wulfgar's plans for the unborn child and what does Aislinn do in response?

2. How are Wulfgar's concerns abated when he sees the newborn child?

3. What does Wulfgar do when Aislinn tries to press him into revealing his feelings for her?

4. What position does Wulfgar offer to Kerwick?

5. What are the circumstances that prompt the joust between Wulfgar and Ragnor?

6. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

7. How does Wulfgar's generosity toward Aislinn continue as they tour London?

8. What information does Bolsgar offer up that proves that Bryce is Wulfgar's son?

9. How does Wulfgar rescue Aislinn upon her arrival in London?

10. What facts does Maida reveal that proves that Bryce could not be Ragnor's son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Woodiwiss uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples of irony in the story and note why they are valid examples.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Woodiwiss choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 3

THE WOLF AND THE DOVE is a classic historical romance story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

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