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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 is Claire going to battle?

2. While Claire is in Edinburgh, who asks her to come along on visits to see Alex?

3. How many troops are marching to Stirling Castle?

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

5. In Chapter 39, what instructions does Charles give Jamie regarding battle plans?

Short Essay Questions

1. What piece of information does Roger give to Claire about Jamie?

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

3. What is the mood at Lallybroch surrounding the potato planting and harvesting?

4. Claire knows where and when the grandfather will die. Why is she conflicted over this information?

5. 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?

6. When the battle is about to start, Jamie is restless and it seems no one can soothe him. Who, finally, brings him comfort?

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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