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

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

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

4. In Chapter 39, what instructions does Charles give Jamie regarding battle plans?
(a) Head north.
(b) Delay the battle.
(c) Protect him at all costs.
(d) Take the battle to the south.

5. What ailment does Claire tell Jamie's grandfather that he has?
(a) Prostatitis.
(b) A hernia.
(c) An ulcer.
(d) Dementia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other condition does Alex have?

2. What treatment does Claire recommend for Jamie's grandfather?

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. Back in the 1900s, Claire is sharing her story with Brianna and:

5. How does Jamie spend his time with his grandfather during his stay at Beaufort Castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How does Claire hope to help Geillis, whom she believes to be here now in the present?

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

5. What is the mood at Lallybroch surrounding the potato planting and harvesting?

6. Why does Colum MacKenzie ask Claire if she has anything he can use to kill himself?

7. What is Alex's final request of Jamie and Claire?

8. If Geillis Duncan fails to go through the standing stones, what might be the outcome for Roger?

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

10. How does Claire feel about going back to the future?

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