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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. To whom is Aislinn betrothed but must hide her feelings to keep him safe?

2. What does Wulfgar give the old woman whose daughter has been killed?

3. What weapon does Aislinn have with her all the time?

4. Which of his uncles does Ragnor meet at the sea?

5. Why does Kerwick try to kill Wulfgar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kindness does Wulfgar show to an old woman in a village that has been burned out?

2. How does Ragnor try to divert his desire for Aislinn to Gwyneth?

3. What are the circumstances surrounding Aislinn's rape?

4. What compliment does Wulfgar pay Aislinn when she cries over her torn kirtle?

5. Why does Kerwick think that Aislinn made the wrong choice when forced to choose between Wulfgar and Ragnor?

6. Explain how Wulfgar works to create loyalty for William from the people.

7. Which relatives of Wulfgar's arrive unexpectedly at Darkenwald?

8. How does Sweyn rescue Aislinn from Ragnor's advances?

9. What does Wulfgar do when Aislinn is missing the next morning?

10. How does Aislinn adapt to her new role of slave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite an examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Wulfgar. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Wulfgar and Ragnor. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

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