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

2. Back in the 1900s, Claire is sharing her story with Brianna and:
(a) Mrs. Graham.
(b) The Reverend.
(c) Roger.
(d) Mr. Fraser.

3. Concerned that his men are being led to slaughter, Jamie:
(a) Faints under intense pressure.
(b) Orders them to halt.
(c) Feels helpless.
(d) Creates a disturbance.

4. When Claire and Jamie enter Beaufort Castle and are invited to stay, what does one of Jamie's cousins do?
(a) Makes a pass at Claire.
(b) Offers Claire whiskey.
(c) Spies on Jamie and Claire.
(d) Tries to get Jamie drunk.

5. How does Mary feel about having to wed Jack Randall?
(a) Elation.
(b) Rage.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the Battle of Prestonpans begins, where does Claire set up a triage for the wounded?

3. What event does Claire read about when she is looking through Geillis's notebook?

4. At the ball in honor of Charles, what does Dougal announce?

5. When Jamie and Fergus are running a fever, what does Claire rub on them?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the battle is about to start, Jamie is restless and it seems no one can soothe him. Who, finally, brings him comfort?

2. Claire is taking care of Fergus and Jamie, both of whom are feverish, when there's a knock on the door and she finds Jonathan Randall standing there. How does she handle his request?

3. Before Jamie goes to Stirling, what two key pieces of information does Claire share with him about Geillis Duncan?

4. Earlier in the book, Murtagh swears he will avenge the rape of Mary and attempted rape of Claire. In Chapter 44, how does he accomplish this?

5. When they head for battle, how do Jamie's warriors take the fact that a young man among them is full of lice?

6. Describe a few differences between Jonathan and his brother Alex.

7. As they discuss battle details, why does Jamie get angry with his grandfather?

8. Describe the outcome of Claire's attempts to save Geillis.

9. When Jamie and Claire arrive at Beaufort Castle, how does his grandfather greet them?

10. Mary Rabbie's son suffers from epileptic seizures. How does Claire end up helping Mary and her son?

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