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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 Brigham suddenly realize after Serena admits she wishes she goes with him and her father?

2. What happens to Coll when he sees Maggie MacDonald in Chapter Seven?

3. In Chapter Four why does Mrs. Drummond make certain Fiona doesn't hear what she is saying to Serena?

4. Why does Gwen tell Brigham he needs rest?

5. What does Brigham insist when he sees Parkins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brigham risk as he helps the Scottish Highland clans prepare for war against England?

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

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

4. What happens when Serena is by the water daydreaming about Brigham in Chapter Five?

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

6. What is Brigham's dream?

7. What is Serena thinking about as she churns butter hard enough to turn it rancid?

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

9. As Serena tends to Brigham's wound, what does she discover?

10. What is unusual about Serena's behavior as she sits in front of the fire with her mother brushing her hair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the custom of having a ball when young women reach a certain age. Are there any unusual circumstances that need to be overcome in having the ball at the MacGregor home? Why is the ball a perfect guise to cover the meeting to make more plans for war?

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

What role is France playing in Prince Charles's plans to reclaim the English throne? How important is their role?

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