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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. What diagnosis does Claire give Alex?

2. As the Battle of Prestonpans begins, where does Claire set up a triage for the wounded?

3. What does Jamie try to persuade his grandfather to do with regards to the battle he and his men are fighting?

4. Why does Claire go to Mr. Haugh's shop?

5. What past mistake does Colum MacKenzie apologize to Claire for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Claire hope to help Geillis, whom she believes to be here now in the present?

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. When they head for battle, how do Jamie's warriors take the fact that a young man among them is full of lice?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Jamie is called upon to lead men into battle. What kind of qualities or characteristics of a leader does Jamie exemplify? Provide specific examples from the text.

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