Outlander Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Diana Gabaldon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Outlander Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Diana Gabaldon
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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. In Part 2, Chapter 10, which man unexpectedly kisses Claire?

2. What is the name of Jamie's brother-in-law?

3. What does the Watch do?

4. What is Claire's middle name?

5. At the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 21, what does Claire remove from her sleeve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jamie immediately ask Colum Mackenzie for his share of the rent?

2. Why does Jamie sleep in the hall in front of Claire's door in Part 3, Chapter 12?

3. According to Geillis, why did Laoghaire leave the bad luck charm under Claire's pillow?

4. Who are the men who attack Dougal's group in Part 3, Chapter 18, and why do they attack the group?

5. As Claire reveals to Jamie, how did she know Arthur Duncan's immediate cause of death?

6. Describe the normal events of the Gathering.

7. In Part 3, Chapter 11, what does Jamie do after Dougal finishes making each speech in the various villages?

8. Why does Jamie not let Alec see his back?

9. Describe the reason that Jamie is an outlaw.

10. What unexpected event happens while Claire and Jamie are making love in the woods in Part 3, Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Frank Randall and Captain Jonathan Randall. How does Claire initially respond to Captain Randall, given that he looks so much like Frank? Does Captain Randall's treachery eventually affect Claire's memory of Frank? Support your opinions with details from the story.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes of the novel is healing. Choose two or three scenes or symbols of healing from within the novel, and compare and contrast them. Remember that you may choose any scene or symbol, no matter how obscure, if you can defend your belief in its viability for this discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the coherence of this novel with respect to plot. Do you think the author wrote a strong novel, or does she introduce elements and never incorporate them successfully?

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