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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Madelyne say during the marriage ceremony that she willingly takes the groom as her husband?
(a) She is reading the words written for her to say, but saying them against her will.
(b) She is being forced to lie.
(c) She is afraid that Gilard is going to challenge Duncan.
(d) She is gloriously happy to be wed.

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

5. 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 wants Madelyne to forgive him for upsetting Adele.
(b) Duncan wants Madelyne to regain her good humor so she agrees to make love to him.
(c) Duncan wants to force Madelyne to say on that night that she loves him.
(d) Duncan is wants a quiet evening during which he thinks about politics.

6. What color is Duncan's attire for the wedding?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Royal Blue.
(d) Silver.

7. In Chapter 16, what gift does Gerald bring for Adele?
(a) A psaltery.
(b) A locket.
(c) A ring.
(d) A flute.

8. Why does Adela straighten the sleeves of her gown and pat her hair after dinner?
(a) She is uncomfortable in Gerald's presence.
(b) She falls off of the stool and her clothes are in disarray.
(c) She wants to look pretty for Gerald.
(d) She is signaling Madelyne she wants to go to her room.

9. How does the king die?
(a) At the hands of his brother, Henry.
(b) In a hunting accident.
(c) Due to blood loss after one of Madelyne's errant arrows pierces the king's neck.
(d) Of smallpox.

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

11. Why is Madelyne embarrassed after she sings?
(a) She is unused to compliments.
(b) She falls off of the stool.
(c) Her hands shake so much that she plays wrong notes.
(d) She makes several ear-wincing mistakes singing.

12. What personal item must Madelyne retrieve from under the table after dinner?
(a) Her braided ribbon belt.
(b) Her rosary.
(c) Her shoe.
(d) Her hair ribbon.

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

14. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?
(a) Because she does not love Duncan and is afraid of him now.
(b) Because she misunderstood Duncan to say he does not love her.
(c) Because she thinks the king does not bless their marriage.
(d) Because she is overcome with emotion.

15. Why does Madelyne fall off her her stool at dinner?
(a) Because she is pregnant and dizzy.
(b) Because Madelyne's foot is in Duncan's lap.
(c) Because Gerald bumps her hard.
(d) Because the dogs return to the hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the cooling off period that the king orders?

2. Duncan believes that Madelyne appears clumsy for what reason?

3. Who does Duncan need to take with him to London to talk to the king?

4. Who does Duncan want at his side in London when he confronts Louddon in front of the king?

5. What does Father Berton see when he looks out the window after hearing thunder?

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