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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. What does Maggie say when Coll finally asks her to marry him?

2. What does Brigham notice about Maggie MacDonald?

3. In the morning at the beginning of Chapter Three, what is Brigham thinking about his valet?

4. What does Serena insist Malcolm do when he wants to visit Coll?

5. Why does Serena say she wishes she were a man?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Brigham mentions his upcoming trip to London, what happens to Serena's mood? Why? What affect does her mood have on Brigham?

2. Why does Serena like riding her horse while wearing breeches?

3. Why is Brigham disturbed by the way Serena treats him in Chapter Two?

4. Why does Fiona tell Serena to take the younger children and hide in the nursery?

5. Why does Brigham threaten to throw Serena into the water?

6. What happens when Brigham orders Parkins to stay behind while he goes with Ian to meet with the Highland clans?

7. How does Maggie tease Serena when she does nothing but deny any interest in Brigham?

8. What happens when Brigham sees how Serena looks at the ball?

9. What happens when Brigham sees Serena leaving the barn with blood all over her skirt?

10. Why does Brigham remind his groom, Jem, to remember Malcolm is young and impressionable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is it about Brigham that he so easily builds a trusting relationship with young Malcolm?

Essay Topic 2

So much of the novel is based on Serena's dislike and distrust of anyone English. Explain why she has such difficulty getting beyond this in her relationship with Brigham.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what influences the strength of the Scottish Highlanders as they go to war. Give examples of how this is demonstrated in the story.

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