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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. Why does Claire visit Alex on a daily basis?

2. Why does Jenny want Ian to go to battle?

3. Jack Randall offers Claire information on the upcoming battle in exchange for what?

4. At the end of the story, how is Claire trying to save Geillis?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. When Jamie and Claire arrive at Beaufort Castle, how does his grandfather greet them?

3. As they discuss battle details, why does Jamie get angry with his grandfather?

4. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

5. Before Jamie goes to Stirling, what two key pieces of information does Claire share with him about Geillis Duncan?

6. In Part 6, Chapter 45, what is Jack feeling towards all of the Randalls?

7. When Claire is taken by the English to the house where Mary is staying, why does Claire tell her to be quiet?

8. Do Roger and Brianna believe Claire's story when she finishes telling her account?

9. When Jamie and Claire leave his grandfather's residence and meet up again with Ian, what disturbing fact do they realize?

10. How does Claire feel about going with the English troops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Claire loves Frank from the 1900s and Jamie from the 1700s. Citing two or three examples, show how Jamie reacts to the relationship between Claire and Frank. In each instance, identify Jamie's predominant emotion or motive. Explain how the particular emotion or motive guides his words and actions. What does this say about Jamie's character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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