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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Madelyne almost gets herself injured when she does what?
(a) Knocks over a kettle of boiling water.
(b) Walks in front of charging horses.
(c) Walks in front of soldiers practicing archery.
(d) Falls outside the stables.

2. Who does Duncan want at his side in London when he confronts Louddon in front of the king?
(a) Madelyne.
(b) Duncan's allies and their soldiers.
(c) Gerald, Edmond, Gilard, and Anthony.
(d) The other barons who are Duncan's equal.

3. Why does Duncan intend to bring a priest with him when he returns from his trip to see the king?
(a) Duncan needs to go to confession, even though he kills Father Laurence to save Madelyne.
(b) Madelyne wants a priest so Adele and Gerald marry as soon as possible.
(c) Madelyne insists on a replacement for Father Laurence immediately.
(d) Duncan needs a priest so he marries Madelyne.

4. Madelyne prays for something for herself. What?
(a) The courage to face the devil.
(b) A suitable marriage for Morcar.
(c) A good marriage for herself and Adela.
(d) A safe trip home for Duncan.

5. When Madelyne arrives at Father Berton's tiny cottage, how does she find him?
(a) Lonely for companionship.
(b) Unable to concentrate on her story.
(c) Dying from Louddon's treachery.
(d) In failing health and dull of mind.

6. After Madelyne redoes the hall, it resembles what other place?
(a) The chapel.
(b) A hall in a story about Sparta that Madelyne learns from her uncle.
(c) The tower room.
(d) The hall in Louddon's castle.

7. Madelyne is surprised that one of the Wextons is happy that she marries into the family? Which Wexton is happy?
(a) Gilard.
(b) Adele.
(c) Edmond.
(d) Catherine.

8. In view of the upsetting conversation about Madelyne, what does Edmond suggest for Adela?
(a) Adela goes to the convent.
(b) Adela is sent to visit Catherine.
(c) Adela accompanies Madelyne to London.
(d) Adela marries.

9. What event makes Madelyne laugh, but terrifies everyone else?
(a) Madelyne's encounter with Silenus, who seeks only sugar.
(b) Madelyne's attempt to swim the lake like Duncan.
(c) Madelyne's practice of archery.
(d) Madelyne's encounter with the wolf dog, who is hungry.

10. Which two brothers trade insults with Gerald at dinner?
(a) Duncan and Edmond.
(b) Edmond and Gilard.
(c) Edmond and Duncan.
(d) Duncan and Gilard.

11. Adela overhears an upsetting conversation about Madelyne between Duncan and whom?
(a) A messenger from Louddon.
(b) Gilard and Edmond.
(c) Gerty and James.
(d) Lady Eleanor.

12. Why does Duncan vow to go slowly, be gentle and speak softly to Madelyne after they retire to his chamber, on the night he gives permission for Gerald to live in the fortress until Adele consents to marry him?
(a) Duncan is wants a quiet evening during which he thinks about politics.
(b) Duncan wants Madelyne to forgive him for upsetting Adele.
(c) Duncan wants to force Madelyne to say on that night that she loves him.
(d) Duncan wants Madelyne to regain her good humor so she agrees to make love to him.

13. Adela starts to say that Gerald does not kiss like whom?
(a) Henry.
(b) Richard.
(c) Morcar.
(d) Louddon.

14. What legitimate breach does Duncan commit against the king?
(a) He does not bring riches to the coffers because he is too busy feuding with Louddon.
(b) He marries Madelyne without gaining permission.
(c) He does not come to court as quickly as he can.
(d) He kills Father Laurence.

15. At the end of Chapter 20, what does Madelyne see as she looks out the window?
(a) Duncan returning to the fortress with only Gerald.
(b) The wolf climbing the ridge.
(c) Duncan returning to the fortress with his men.
(d) The full moon over the lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Father Berton come to live at Duncan's fortress?

2. Who or what almost destroys Gerald?

3. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?

4. Where does Duncan tell Madelyne to go after the marriage ceremony is over?

5. How many of Louddon's men wait outside the walls of Duncan's fortress in Chapter 13?

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