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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. Which of the following does Wulfgar NOT tell Aislinn when he wakes her the next morning?

2. Who assumes Aislinn's seat at dinner as Aislinn serves?

3. What does William suggest to settle a fight between Wulfgar and Ragnor?

4. What does Wulfgar do as Aislinn cries?

5. With whom does Ragnor tell Aislinn to leave the child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What position does Wulfgar offer to Kerwick?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How are Wulfgar's concerns abated when he sees the newborn child?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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