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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 the only thing that can soothe the king?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 12, how many months have passed since Alyx left the camp?

3. Who has Miles agreed to marry?

4. What does King Henry ignore?

5. After riding for two hours, where do Joss and Alyx arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Raine and Alyx do together at the fair?

2. What does Alyx notice in the moments before her execution?

3. What does Pagnell do to Alyx at the wedding?

4. What happens during the fight between Roger and Raine?

5. How do the convicts react when Alyx leaves the camp?

6. Why does the king agree to pardon Raine?

7. What does the King demand that the Montgomerys do?

8. Who does Alyx meet at the wedding and what does Alyx think of this person?

9. Who does Alyx finally meet at the end of Chapter 14?

10. What sort of reception does Alyx receive when she returns to the camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of love conquers all. Why is this true of the novel Velvet Song?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Alyx and Raine. What challenges and struggles do they face? How do they meet? Do they get along well? If not, what is causing conflict between them? What are some of the ups and downs they experience? Does their relationship end on a happy note at the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel Velvet Song. Was it a happy ending? What happens at the end? Are there any surprises or unanswered questions?

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