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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 item does Beaufonte buy Aislinn in London?

2. In what month is Aislinn visiting her mother when she feels dizzy?

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

4. What has Wulfgar brought to Aislinn?

5. On which run does Ragnor fall in the joust.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the outcome of the joust between Wulfgar and Ragnor?

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

5. How does Aislinn's state of mind diminish as Wulfgar continues to refuse to marry her?

6. What position does Wulfgar offer to Kerwick?

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

8. Who is discovered to be a traitor at Darkenwald?

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

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

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

Look ten years into the future and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Wulfgar and Aislinn. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, children, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the concept of patience. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience the concept of patience and then cite an example to support your answers.

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