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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. Jamie asks for something from Claire's medicine box to make him look like he has what disease?

2. When Claire arrives at Mary's house to tend to her wounds, the servants:

3. After Mary writes a statement about the rape, what does Claire do?

4. When Claire questions Jaime about his meeting with Prince Charles Edward, what does he tell her about the prince?

5. Jamie tells Claire about the sword duel he was in when he was eighteen over a young lady named Annalise. What was the outcome of the duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Claire's abilities as a caregiver at the hospital.

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

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

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

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

6. After Jamie is released by the king, he and Claire are reunited. Describe their time together.

7. 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?

8. Claire learns from Fergus the truth regarding why Jamie insisted on dueling Randall despite promising her that he wouldn't. What is the real reason for the duel?

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

10. Describe the relationship between Claire and Jamie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claire and Brianna are mother and daughter, but in many ways they are very different.

Part 1) In what ways are they similar? How do they differ?

Part 2) How would you describe the relationship between the two?

Part 3) Is there a difference between how they relate to one another at the beginning of the story and at the conclusion? Explain.

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

Dragonfly in Amber goes into great detail describing the relationships between characters. Choose ONE of the following relationships and describe it in detail. What defines this relationship? How is it unique from other relationships in the book?

1. Claire and Jamie.

2. Jamie and Fergus.

3. Brianna and Roger.

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