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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 the occasion that Wulfgar has arranged today?

2. Who tries to steal Wulfgar's attentions away from Aislinn?

3. Why are Wulfgar's men acting sad and listless around the house?

4. Who is the guest that Wulfgar has invited to Darkenwald?

5. How does Bolsgar know that Bryce is truly Wulfgar's son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

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

5. How does Aislinn use the situation of Wulfgar's gifts of the dresses to press for his feelings about her?

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

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

8. How does Wulfgar come around to accepting Bryce as his own son?

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

10. What angers Aislinn about Wulfgar's attending a party all night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Antagonism takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in the 11th century when the women in the play are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st century women do not?

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