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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The full moon over the lake.
(d) Duncan returning to the fortress with his men.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Madelyne cry after Duncan tells her that he loves her?

3. During Madelyne's testimony before the king, what surprises the crowd?

4. Duncan explains to Madelyne that on his land, all the trees are chopped down on the side of hills that face the fortress. What is the reason for trees being chopped down on one side only?

5. Why does the priest rush out of the room after the wedding ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Madelyne not believe Duncan when he tells her that her wolf saves her life?

2. What changes does Madelyne make to the hall without permission from Duncan after she and Duncan are wed?

3. Describe Duncan's assumptions associated with the reasoning behind Louddon's desire to retrieve Madelyne from Duncan.

4. What suggestion does Gilard make that he thinks solves Madelyne's problem and why is it a self-serving solution?

5. How does the fact that Father Laurence is an impostor affect Duncan and Madelyne?

6. Why does Duncan speak to Edmond about the Falcon holding?

7. How does Duncan manage to honor the pledges he makes to both Adela and Gerald?

8. In Chapter 22, Duncan gives Madelyn a recitation of many things that Madelyne does since he proves she is courageous. What are three of the four reasons that Duncan provides to Madelyne to prove to her that she is courageous?

9. In Chapter 22, why does Madelyne want to delay her marriage to Duncan?

10. Why is Adela worried about Gerald's visit?

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