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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the Comte drinks a cup of dragon's blood?
(a) He collapses to the floor.
(b) He concludes he's immortal.
(c) He gains strength.
(d) He spits it out.

2. After investigating the Fraser home, what does Roger do before he continues his search for information regarding Claire's list of Fraser men?
(a) Runs out of gas and hitches a ride.
(b) Goes to the ale house and has a few pints.
(c) Talks to the locals to get more information.
(d) Visits the Reverend Reginald Wakefield.

3. At the beginning of the story, who do Claire and her daughter, Brianna, visit?
(a) The wives of the Fraser clan.
(b) The Reverend Reginald Wakefield.
(c) An old friend named Roger.
(d) Mrs. Graham, the Reverend's housekeeper.

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

5. What does Murtagh promise Jamie after apologizing for not protecting the women properly?
(a) To pay them for their troubles.
(b) To issue a warrant for the men's arrest.
(c) To catch the men who committed the crimes.
(d) To leave and never return.

Short Answer Questions

1. After decoding one of the letters, what does Jamie determine about James?

2. Jamie tells Claire about the sword duel he was in when he was eighteen over a young lady named Annalise. What was the outcome of the duel?

3. When Claire wants to be alone in the graveyard, Roger and Brianna go to the chapel where they what?

4. While Brianna is getting material from the Kiltmaker, where does Claire go?

5. While Claire stays at Fontainebleau, what does Louise finally confess to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jamie make Claire promise regarding Frank?

2. How do Claire and Jamie feel about returning to Lallybroch?

3. Claire learns from Fergus the truth regarding why Jamie insisted on dueling Randall despite promising her that he wouldn't. What is the real reason for the duel?

4. Claire wears her new red dress to the grand ball hosted by the king. Describe the exchange between her and Jamie about her outfit.

5. Roger discovers an old newspaper with Claire's name and picture on it. He reads the words "Returned from the Dead." What does he learn from this article?

6. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what does Roger learn about Frank?

7. How are the many gatherings and palace ball affecting Claire in her pregnant state?

8. When Claire runs into the Reverend Walter Laurent of Geneva, what does he share with her about Raymond?

9. When Jamie and the other men are taken to jail to sort out what happened to Mary, Fergus guards Claire in his absence. What does Claire learn about Fergus during this time?

10. Give one example of how coming from different time periods gives Claire and Jamie differing perspectives.

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