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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method releases the ropes that bind Madelyne?
(a) Madelyne uses a shard of broken glass.
(b) Madelyne uses a dagger dropped by a squire.
(c) A chance blow of a sword during battle cut the ropes.
(d) A fire burns through the ropes.

2. Why does Madelyne name Duncan's horse Silenus?
(a) The horse is strong and silent.
(b) Silenus is the name of a god that is wild and untaimed.
(c) Silenus means "stand still for me" in Latin.
(d) The horse is silvery-white in color.

3. According to Chapter 20, why does everyone do chores in the courtyard in the afternoon?
(a) The flood waters do not recede until the afternoon.
(b) Everyone is busy with morning reading lessons.
(c) Madelyne is practicing archery in the courtyard in the morning.
(d) The summer heats keeps them away.

4. Whose cast-off garments does Madelyne take in to make smaller?
(a) Adela's.
(b) Catherine's.
(c) Gerty's.
(d) Her own.

5. What is Duncan doing when Madelyne sees him out her window?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Walking to the lake.
(c) Dressing.
(d) Taking a ritualistic swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important to Duncan and Gilard that Louddon value Madelyne?

2. After Madelyne's first meal in the hall of Duncan's fortress, what is happening when Duncan appears in the hall?

3. Before Madelyne knows what is to become of her, she makes demands and throws a jug of ale at whom?

4. In Chapter Two, of whom is Madelyne afraid?

5. According to Chapter 22, what is the first thing that Duncan says to Madelyne when she sees him at the cottage?

(see the answer key)

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