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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Father Laurence's hands?
(a) He accidently dyes his hands semi-permanently while making wine.
(b) He burns his hands in an unexplained accident.
(c) He loses the use of his hands after having a stroke.
(d) He loses a finger in a freak accident.

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

3. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Ployphemus.
(c) Father Berton.
(d) Nobody.

4. What does Father Berton see when he looks out the window after hearing thunder?
(a) A legion of armored soldiers.
(b) A field of grain bent double by the wind.
(c) A tree that is struck by lightening.
(d) A herd of horses and riders.

5. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Morcar.
(c) Louddon.
(d) Gilard.

6. In Chapter 17, what is suddenly different about Duncan's chamber?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Madelyne's possessions are relocated to Duncan's chamber.
(c) Two tubs of water are in Duncan's chamber, awaiting Madelyne's nightly bath.
(d) None of the above.

7. What do Madelyne and Adela discuss before they go to dinner with Gerald?
(a) What Gerald looks like.
(b) The wolf dog.
(c) The incident with Silenus.
(d) Madelyne and Duncan's relationship.

8. In Chapter 13, what does Madelyne speak of in order to calm her mind?
(a) The wolf dog on the hill.
(b) A visit to her cousin's home in Scotland.
(c) The stories she learns as a child living at Grinsteade holding.
(d) The story of how she saves Duncan's life at Louddon's castle.

9. Who is Henry?
(a) The king's youngest brother.
(b) A Scot related to Catherine's husband.
(c) The heir to King William.
(d) Gerald's yougest brother.

10. 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 insists on a replacement for Father Laurence immediately.
(c) Duncan needs a priest so he marries Madelyne.
(d) Madelyne wants a priest so Adele and Gerald marry as soon as possible.

11. Who explains to Gilard that Duncan loves Madelyne?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Edmond.
(c) Madelyne.
(d) Adele.

12. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?
(a) That Madelyne and Duncan are married.
(b) That Louddon attacks Duncan's sister.
(c) That Louddon abuses Madelyne so she wants to escape.
(d) That Louddon is not at his fortress when Duncan's men attack and burn it.

13. According to Chapter 16, who does Madelyne think is probably the most handsome man in England?
(a) Louddon.
(b) The king.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Gerald.

14. What does Madelyne do on her wedding night before she sees Duncan?
(a) Go to Adela's room.
(b) Try to find the wolf dog on the hill.
(c) Take a bath.
(d) Attempt to find Father Laurence.

15. Who tells Gerald the truth about who rapes Adela?
(a) Duncan.
(b) Madelyne.
(c) Morcar.
(d) Louddon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madelyne manage to kill one of the solders that attacks her?

2. Why does Duncan try to rationalize his decision to marry Madelyne?

3. Why does Duncan threaten to kill Madelyne in front of Anthony?

4. Madelyne almost gets herself injured when she does what?

5. In Chapter 24, who reminds Madelyne of Spartans, besides Duncan.

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