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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Claire's direction, all of Lallybroch is planting a new crop. Since Ian has never planted this crop before, how does he learn?
(a) He asks Claire how to do it.
(b) He has the oldest famer in town teach him.
(c) He buys a book from Ireland that tells him how.
(d) He asks Jamie for help.

2. Who does Claire run into in the study at Beaufort Castle?
(a) The seer.
(b) The head servant.
(c) The cook.
(d) Jamie's lecherous half-brother.

3. As English soldiers make their way up to the building where Claire and others are hiding, what does Jamie tell her and those who are with her?
(a) To hide in the thicket.
(b) To be quiet.
(c) To prepare for a bloody battle.
(d) To run quickly.

4. At the ball in honor of Charles, what does Dougal announce?
(a) They are all in grave danger.
(b) Colum is very ill.
(c) His brother Colum is dead.
(d) The enemy is planning a sneak attack.

5. How does Jamie get information from the English boy?
(a) By threatening him.
(b) By tricking him.
(c) Through bribery.
(d) By feeding him.

6. How does Jamie spend his time with his grandfather during his stay at Beaufort Castle?
(a) Reminiscing.
(b) Making whiskey.
(c) Riding and hunting.
(d) Reading to him.

7. What other condition does Alex have?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Congestive heart failure.
(c) Seizures.
(d) Digestive tract illness.

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

9. What does Clair give Alex for his conditions?
(a) Pain medication.
(b) Herbs to calm his stomach.
(c) Cough medicine and herbs for his heart.
(d) An ointment for his skin.

10. Upon telling Alex he doesn't have long to live, Claire feels:
(a) Relief.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Sadness.

11. After Claire and Roger are done with their visit to the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiquities, what does Claire ask Roger to do?
(a) Buy Brianna a gift.
(b) Accompany her to the library.
(c) Take Brianna to dinner.
(d) Lend her his collection of old letters.

12. What event does Claire read about when she is looking through Geillis's notebook?
(a) The Feast of Beltane.
(b) The Solstice Celebration.
(c) The Remembrance of Murtagh.
(d) The Eve of Magic.

13. Before the two say farewell to each other for the last time, Claire is startled when Jamie tells her:
(a) He's in love with Mary.
(b) To save his men, he must leave her behind.
(c) He's deserting his men.
(d) He knows she's pregnant again.

14. What does Claire ask after being questioned by Colonel Gordon MacLeish Campbell?
(a) To be taken to the local hospital.
(b) For protection.
(c) To be allowed to leave.
(d) For food and water.

15. How many troops are marching to Stirling Castle?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Eight thousand.
(c) A hundred.
(d) Two thousand

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before they part ways forever, where does Jamie lead Claire to in order to keep her safe?

2. What does Jamie try to persuade his grandfather to do with regards to the battle he and his men are fighting?

3. 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?

4. How does Mary feel about having to wed Jack Randall?

5. What does Alex announce to the small group gathered around him when he is close to death?

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