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

2. What is Gerald's biggest concern when he returns to Wexton land in the summer?
(a) Gerald is famished from a long journey with no food and little water.
(b) Gerald is nervous about seeing Adela again after a long absence.
(c) Henry seems to question Duncan's honor and he does not want to reveal this to Duncan.
(d) Henry asks many questions about Duncan but Gerald does not understand why this is so.

3. 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) Unable to concentrate on her story.
(d) In failing health and dull of mind.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madelyne do on her wedding night before she sees Duncan?

2. Who pays an unexpected call on Duncan's fortress in Chapter 15?

3. Who do Madelyne and Duncan stay with during the cooling off period?

4. In Chapter 20, what happens to Gerald's sword?

5. Why does Madelyne object when Duncan refers to Madelyne's hair as red?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

3. Why does Madelyne suspect that Duncan is sent to the country for a month to cool off?

4. Why does Madelyne leave her chamber when she knows that Duncan is displeased if she leaves?

5. What is Madelyne's plan to fight back against Louddon?

6. When Louddon testifies in front of the king, what does he say and do?

7. Why does Madelyne practice archery so hard and long?

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

9. Madelyne prepares for Gerald's visit by performing what preparations to her appearance and dress?

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

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