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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. While the English detain her for information, Claire is taken to a house where who else is staying?

2. When Claire and Jamie arrive at Culloden House, what does Alec reveal?

3. To save Jamie's men from being led to slaughter, what does Claire propose?

4. Even though she is going to marry another man, whose child is Mary carrying?

5. What does Alex announce to the small group gathered around him when he is close to death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Claire feel about going back to the future?

2. Claire is taking care of Fergus and Jamie, both of whom are feverish, when there's a knock on the door and she finds Jonathan Randall standing there. How does she handle his request?

3. What do the clansmen do when Rupert is fatally wounded?

4. What series of events brings Jamie to share with Ian the whole story of the torture he went through at the hands of Jack Randall?

5. Describe a few differences between Jonathan and his brother Alex.

6. What convinces Claire that she and Roger are after the right person in their search for Geillis?

7. Describe the outcome of Claire's attempts to save Geillis.

8. After Dougal dies by Jamie's blade, what does Jamie realize regarding Claire?

9. Earlier in the book, Murtagh swears he will avenge the rape of Mary and attempted rape of Claire. In Chapter 44, how does he accomplish this?

10. Mary Rabbie's son suffers from epileptic seizures. How does Claire end up helping Mary and her son?

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

Ultimately, Jamie and Claire are separated, with Claire returning to the 1940s.

Part 1) Was it necessary for Claire to leave Jamie when she did? Why or why not?

Part 2) What might have happened if instead she stayed behind?

Part 3) Under the circumstances, do you feel their separation is justified? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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