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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 Wulfgar surprised to find when he touches Aislinn's body?

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

3. What name does Ragnor call Gwyneth when she chastises him for kissing Aislinn?

4. Why does Aislinn contend that she will not be welcome at a royal ceremony?

5. Ragnor and his men abduct Aislinn and _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

2. What has Wulfgar done recently that he thinks should show Aislinn how he feels about her?

3. How does Wulfgar surprise Aislinn with a wedding?

4. What is Wulfgar's response to Aislinn's news that she is pregnant?

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

6. What arguments does Aislinn give for not wanting to attend the ceremonies for William?

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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