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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. After Jamie left the tavern with Glengarry and Millefleurs , where did they go?

2. While Claire continues to mind Jared's home, what does Jamie do?

3. When Jamie has to leave for the local jail to help sort things out, who is left to care for Claire?

4. What does Raymond give Claire for her protection?

5. What does Sister Angelique find when she checks Claire for fever?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give one example of how coming from different time periods gives Claire and Jamie differing perspectives.

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

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

4. What does Jamie make Claire promise regarding Frank?

5. What's the real reason Monsieur Forez describes in great, gory detail how he is to hang, draw, and quarter a traitor?

6. 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?

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

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 France, Jamie and Claire have their own jobs to do. Explain the nature of the work each one does. How do these characters derive satisfaction or a sense of purpose from their jobs? How do they go about resolving conflicts that arise from their work? Explain.

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