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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. Where does Claire go after she breaks into the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiquities?

2. Shortly after her arrival at Lallybroch, Claire receives word from Louise about:

3. Right before they part ways forever, where does Jamie lead Claire to in order to keep her safe?

4. At Claire's direction, all of Lallybroch is planting a new crop. Since Ian has never planted this crop before, how does he learn?

5. What was Jamie always taught about being left-handed when he was younger?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Claire hope to help Geillis, whom she believes to be here now in the present?

2. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

3. How does Claire feel about going back to the future?

4. Claire is taking care of Fergus and Jamie, both of whom are feverish, when there's a knock on the door and she finds Jonathan Randall standing there. How does she handle his request?

5. Before Jamie goes to Stirling, what two key pieces of information does Claire share with him about Geillis Duncan?

6. What do the clansmen do when Rupert is fatally wounded?

7. What series of events brings Jamie to share with Ian the whole story of the torture he went through at the hands of Jack Randall?

8. When Claire is taken by the English to the house where Mary is staying, why does Claire tell her to be quiet?

9. Earlier in the book, Murtagh swears he will avenge the rape of Mary and attempted rape of Claire. In Chapter 44, how does he accomplish this?

10. Why does Claire tend to Alex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In France, Jamie and Claire have their own jobs to do. Explain the nature of the work each one does. How do these characters derive satisfaction or a sense of purpose from their jobs? How do they go about resolving conflicts that arise from their work? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The main characters live and work in a number of different settings. Choose ONE of the following to describe in detail. Include a description of the setting and some of the action or activity that took place there. Then, explain how this place was significant to the plot of the story.

1. Lallybroch, Scotland, where Jamie returns with Claire before the battle.

2. Culloden Field, Scotland, where the great battle of 1745 takes place.

3. L' Hopital des Anges, France, the hospital where Claire volunteers her time.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Claire's roles as lady of the house to her work as a healer. Which role comes more naturally to her? Why? Which role made her happier? Why?

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