2. During their reunion following Jamie's release by the king, Jamie and Claire share their pain and grief. What is Jamie relieved to hear Claire say?

3. Right before Geillis Duncan, who is tried as a witch, is burned alive, what does Claire notice?

4. What does the Duke request in return for clearing Jamie's name?

5. The dinner party with several distinguished guests is interrupted by Mary, who:

Short Essay Questions

1. After she is raped, how is Mary cared for by Claire?

2. In a letter that Jamie and Claire decode, James wants Charles to find favor with King Louis. Explain why.

3. Describe the relationship between Claire and Jamie.

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

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. What secret has Claire been keeping from her daughter Brianna about her father?

7. What does Jamie make Claire promise regarding Frank?

8. After Mary is raped, how do Jamie and Claire try to protect her?

9. In Chapter 17, Jamie is spending more time with Charles, to the point where he comes home extremely late -- or not at all. How does Claire feel about this?

10. How does Claire feel about Louise trying to abort her unborn baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claire experiences a degree of culture shock as she travels between time periods. Discuss this "culture shock" and explain how Claire handles it. Cite specific examples. How does she adapt?

Essay Topic 2

In his work as a translator and spy, Jamie is often in risky situations and his life is, at times, in danger.

Part 1) Briefly describe the nature of Jamie's secret work.

Part 2) Why is he doing this?

Part 3) Supporting your answer with a couple of examples from the book, explain how Jamie is involved in risky situations.

Essay Topic 3

There are many instances where the relationship between Claire and Jamie is tested. At times they become angry with or jealous of each other, yet each time their love and trust win out.

Part 1) Describe one scenario from the story where this relationship is tested or strained.

Part 2) Explain how the couple works out their issues in this particular scenario and comes to a resolution. Why are they successful?

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