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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 does Wulfgar do as Aislinn cries?

2. For what purpose does William think Aislinn will serve Wulfgar best?

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

4. Why does Aislinn suddenly turn angry at Wulfgar?

5. How is Aislinn hurt during the boar hunt?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What position does Wulfgar offer to Kerwick?

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

4. When is the joust held and how does Wulfgar spend the morning preparing?

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

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

7. How does Wulfgar deal with Gwyneth who is all too anxious to talk about Aislinn's faults when Wulfgar returns to Darkenwald?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of the captured Anglo Saxon women in England in the 11th century. Why were Aislinn and Maida not given the freedom to leave given their noble positions prior to the capture? What precedents were they forced to follow? How did their noble bearings affect their management of the situation?

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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