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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. Who approaches Wulfgar with grievances when he returns to Darkenwald?

2. For what reason does Aislinn fix a potion for Wulfgar?

3. What serious disease is afflicting Maida?

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

5. Who does Bolsgar say is man enough to raise Aislinn's child in spite of the circumstances?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What worries does Wulfgar have regarding the new baby?

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

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

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

10. What advice does Bolsgar give Wulfgar regarding Aislinn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE WOLF AND THE DOVE? Cite an example to support your answer.

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