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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jamie wants to duel Randall, what does Claire convince him to do?

2. At the beginning of the story, who do Claire and her daughter, Brianna, visit?

3. In her nightmare about her pregnancy, what does Claire have in her belly?

4. Who do Claire and Jamie think they see walking into the palace courtyard?

5. What country are Jamie and Claire barred from?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why is Claire troubled by a memory she suddenly has in which Mary is about to marry Jonathan Randall in the year 1745?

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

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

6. What paranormal event seems to take place in Chapter 25, and how does it help Claire?

7. 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?

8. At Raymond's shop, what does Claire see when she follows him into the little room at the other side of the wall, reached by going beneath the table?

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

10. After Claire loses her baby, Jamie does not come to see her. What emotions does Claire go through regarding Jamie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claire is thrust into many situations where she needs to tap into her courage and remain calm under pressure. Select one example from the book where she calls upon her courage to get her through a challenging situation. Where would you say Claire gets her courage from? How does her courage help her resolve the situation? How might the outcome have turned out had she not been able to keep calm and access her courage?

Essay Topic 2

Claire and Jamie spend time at the king's palace and attend royal balls and dinner parties. While they are honored to attend these events, they are at times shocked by some of the happenings and conversations.

Part 1) Describe a particular scene from one of the dances or dinner parties that upsets either Claire or Jamie.

Part 2) Explain why the character has become upset. In your opinion, is the character justified in feeling that way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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