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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. Who controls the house when Red goes looking for Simon?

2. What charges is Sorcha arrested on?

3. Who keeps telling Red that Simon is dead?

4. Why did Richard try to get rid of Simon?

5. Who drives the boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sorcha so afraid of being captured by Redbeard's men?

2. How does Anne help Sorcha while she is being held in prison?

3. What leads to Sorcha's trial?

4. Why does Red say he wants to marry Sorcha?

5. Why does Sorcha agree to marry Red?

6. What does Sorcha sacrifice when Margery gives birth?

7. What future does Sorcha see in a vision?

8. What good news does Red bring to Sorcha?

9. Why is Sorcha so upset over John's death?

10. Why does Richard want to know more about Sorcha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John is a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How did the author accomplish using a minor character so effectively? What are some ways that his presence, however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if John had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 2

Overcoming prejudice was a very important theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does Marillier present the theme in a dynamic way?

Essay Topic 3

How is Sorcha almost killed, and what is proven about her during this harrowing experience?

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