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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 Claire wakes up feeling ill, she lies in bed and remembers what?

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

3. Claire keeps questioning Jamie because of:

4. At the grand ball at the king's palace, what does Jamie do upon finding a young man trying to seduce Claire?

5. Who is in charge of L'Hopital des Anges?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. In Chapter 24, Claire gets the feeling that Jamie has gone to kill Randall after all. What was the clue that led to Claire's conclusion?

9. Explain what Claire concludes regarding the gold wedding ring still on her hand and the connection between Frank and Randall.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main characters live and work in a number of different settings. Choose ONE of the following to describe in detail. Include a description of the setting and some of the action or activity that took place there. Then, explain how this place was significant to the plot of the story.

1. Lallybroch, Scotland, where Jamie returns with Claire before the battle.

2. Culloden Field, Scotland, where the great battle of 1745 takes place.

3. L' Hopital des Anges, France, the hospital where Claire volunteers her time.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The roles Murtagh plays include humble servant, loyal companion, close friend, and protector.

Part 1) Describe specific instances where Murtagh takes on these roles.

Part 2) What are his redeeming qualities? His negative qualities?

Part 3) Do you consider him a good friend and protector? Why or why not?

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