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

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

4. In Chapter 20, what happens to Gerald's sword?
(a) He tosses it to Duncan to use in the battle.
(b) Duncan retrieves it from the enemy who steals it.
(c) He leaves it embedded in Morcar's groin.
(d) It breaks while fighting Morcar.

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

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

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

8. 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 kills Father Laurence.
(d) He does not come to court as quickly as he can.

9. How many of Louddon's men wait outside the walls of Duncan's fortress in Chapter 13?
(a) One hundred.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Five hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

10. Before Madelyne knows what is to become of her, she makes demands and throws a jug of ale at whom?
(a) Edmond.
(b) Gilard.
(c) Duncan.
(d) Morcar.

11. Why does Duncan leave Anthony behind at the fortress when he is summoned to London?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Duncan wants Anthony to protect Madelyne.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Duncan wants Anthony to protect "his greatest treasure".

12. Why does Father Berton come to live at Duncan's fortress?
(a) Because the pope so orders.
(b) Because he is like a father to Madelyne.
(c) Because the Earl of Grinsteade dies.
(d) Because his monastery catches on fire.

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

14. Duncan thinks that a message-bearing member of his household looks terrified enough to have "just seen the devil". Who is this?
(a) Adela.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Willie.
(d) Madelyne.

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