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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 family secret does Gwyneth finally reveal?

2. What is the occasion that Wulfgar has arranged today?

3. What does Aislinn desire most from her relationship with Wulfgar?

4. What vow does Wulfgar make to Aislinn?

5. What does Maida know about Aislinn when she is visiting her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What worries does Wulfgar have regarding the new baby?

2. What family secret does Gwyneth reveal before she dies?

3. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

4. How does Wulfgar learn about Gwyneth's cruelty toward Aislinn?

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

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

7. What position does Wulfgar offer to Kerwick?

8. What happens to Haylan's son, Miles, that ultimately forges a bond of friendship between rivals Haylan and Aislinn?

9. What does Aislinn do when Wulfgar asks is she slept with Kerwick while he was away?

10. How does Wulfgar respond when Aislinn tells him she has nothing but a ragged dress to wear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Wulfgar and Ragnor. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

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

Does Woodiwiss end the book on a note of hope for Aislinn and Wulfgar or the continuance of their struggle to come to terms with the nature and origins of their relationship? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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