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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The incoming ship, the Patagonia, is carrying what?
(a) Spices from the Orient.
(b) Dignitaries from the Americas.
(c) Sailors suffering from scurvy.
(d) Men with smallpox.

2. Why is Claire going to battle?
(a) She's afraid to be left behind.
(b) Every person in Lallybroch is needed to fight.
(c) She'll be needed to heal the wounded.
(d) It is customary for a childless wife to accompany her husband in battle.

3. Why is Claire known as the "lady of sorcery" in some circles?
(a) She works at the hospital and frequents the herb shop.
(b) Fergus tells the townspeople she can perform magic.
(c) Jamie told friends she would cast a spell if he was with another woman.
(d) Because of her strong, independent streak.

4. With English troops surrounding the building where Claire and others are hiding, what plan does Jamie devise?
(a) To have Claire sneak away so she can deliver a message.
(b) To climb to higher ground and attack from above.
(c) To pretend that Claire is their English woman hostage.
(d) To get Murtagh to cause a distraction.

5. When Jamie, Ian, Murtagh, and Fergus arrive back home after their search for the sheep, Jenny sends them back outside to:
(a) Close the gate.
(b) Bring in the laundry.
(c) Feed the sheep.
(d) Take off their muddy boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jamie's nickname during the battles between the Scots and the English?

2. While Jamie gets ready for battle and Claire finds sanctuary in a nearby building with Dougal, Rupert, Willie, and others, how many Englishmen does Jamie tell them are coming up the hill?

3. When the butler asks Claire if she needs help greeting her guests, what does she reply?

4. What's inside the unmarked packages Claire receives from time to time?

5. After Claire's visit to comfort Mary, she and Jaime are invited to the Duke's home. While Jamie tends to business there, what does Claire enjoy looking at?

(see the answer key)

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