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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 Aislinn consider herself to be regarding Wulfgar?

2. What does Haylan call Aislinn?

3. Bolsgar tells Wulfgar he should marry Aislinn or ________________________.

4. Why is Aislinn particularly grateful for the gifts from Wulfgar?

5. Who is Aislinn seated by at the first dinner with the king?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Wulfgar surprise Aislinn with a wedding?

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

4. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Wulfgar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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