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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. According to Chapter 13, Madelyne is to marry what man?
2. Why does Father Berton come to live at Duncan's fortress?
3. Madelyne prays for something for herself. What?
4. Adela overhears an upsetting conversation about Madelyne between Duncan and whom?
5. Who do Madelyne and Duncan stay with during the cooling off period?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Adela worried about Gerald's visit?
2. Why does Duncan speak to Edmond about the Falcon holding?
3. Why does Madelyne suspect that Duncan is sent to the country for a month to cool off?
4. 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?
5. In Chapter 22, why does Madelyne want to delay her marriage to Duncan?
6. Why does Madelyne practice archery so hard and long?
7. What is Madelyne's plan to fight back against Louddon?
8. When Louddon testifies in front of the king, what does he say and do?
9. How does Duncan manage to honor the pledges he makes to both Adela and Gerald?
10. Why does Duncan refuse to call witnesses to testify in his defense before the king?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In romance novels, the typical heroine changes over time. Honor's Splendour is published in 1987. At the time, the heroine in a romance novel is typically beautiful, admirable in some way, sometimes weak, and often needs a man to save her. Compare and contrast Madelyne to the typical romance novel heroine. Use her relationships with at least two other characters in the novel to prove that she is either a typical or an atypical romance novel heroine. Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Lady Eleanor, the woman who Duncan once considers as a marriage partner, is mentioned several times in the novel. While in London, Madelyne is accosted by Lady Eleanor. Use examples of Madelyne's reaction to the mention of Lady Eleanor, and then their actual meeting, to show if there is any change in Madelyne's self confidence. Use examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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