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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. Why is Duncan surprised at being served at dinner?

2. What does Gerald promise Adela so that she marries him?

3. Why does the king believe Madelyne's testimony?

4. What about the disagreement between the two warring barons displeases the king the most?

5. Duncan believes that Madelyne appears clumsy for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Edmond makes a complete change in his attitude toward Madeline, welcoming her to the Wexton family. Why?

3. 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?

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

5. Why is Madelyne worried about Gerald's visit?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel Madelyne is pregnant, although she doesn't immediately realize it and Duncan finally breaks the news to her. Pregnancy may be symbolic for a fulfillment of the future, new experiences, self awareness, personal growth and the cycle of life. How does the novel describe Madelyne's pregnancy? Why does everyone know that Madelyne is pregnant except for Madelyne? Is there more than one reason for this, an obvious reason and a less obvious one? What does this mean about Madelyne's self-awareness? Is Madelyne a changed woman from the beginning of the novel? Is there more room for growth? Is the pregnancy seen as a reward for Madelyne and Duncan, or something else? Pick three ways in which the pregnancy is symbolic of some aspect of the change in Madelyne, or the change in the relationship between Madelyne and Duncan. Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Madelyne hesitates over saying, "I do" when she is forced to marry Duncan. Gilard takes a step forward and Madelyne quickly says her vows in an effort to prevent the brothers from fighting. Madelyne has a tendency to sacrifice herself in an effort to protect other people. Discuss all the ways in which Madelyne sacrifices herself or her best interest since the beginning of the novel. Are these sacrifices worthwhile, self-serving, manipulative, all for naught, or neutral? Why? How does Madelyne view these sacrifices? How do other people react to Madelyne's sacrifices? How do these sacrifices shape other characters' view of Madelyne? Provide examples from the book to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is the function of Gerald in the novel and how does the author use him to contribute to the story as a whole? How does he relate to the Wexton men? How does he relate to Madelyne and Adela? Does the addition of this character advance the plot, reveal character in one or more of the main characters, provide the opportunity for allusion to Greek myths, something else? Pick three ways that the author uses the character of Gerald to advance some aspect of the story and provide examples from the novel to support your argument.

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