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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what almost destroys Gerald?

2. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?

3. Who is Henry?

4. Before Madelyne knows what is to become of her, she makes demands and throws a jug of ale at whom?

5. After dinner, Madelyne finally realizes that Duncan reminds her of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Adela overhear in Chapter 13?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Madelyne make a sudden decision to marry Duncan?

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

9. What are three reasons that Madelyne is upset when Gilard and Edmond leave to give their forty days to their overlord?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What hints and clues does the author provide that Laurence turns out to be something other than what he seems? Does the author use foreshadow? Does the author use irony? If so, how? What complication does the death of Father Laurence bring to light? What is the function of this problem in the novel? Pick three ways that the author uses the character of Laurence to advance some aspect of the story. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Madelylne begins by dreaming of Odysseus and then sings about his adventures, teaching the Wextons and Gerald of his story. From whom and under what circumstances does Madlyne learn about Odysseus and Ployphemus? Who are these mythological characters and how do they allude to characters in Honor's Splendour? Who reminds Madelyne of Odysseus and why? Who reminds Madelyne of Polyphemus and why? Does Madelyne find that in the end, she is living the dream of Odysseus? Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

By the end of the novel, we know that Duncan is a man of his word and that Louddon is not. Trace the reader's growing understanding of Duncan's trustworthiness and Louddon's lack thereof. Compare and contrast the two men's track record in the area of trust. Provide at least three examples from the book for each character that support your conclusions.

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