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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. As Jamie prepares for another battle against the English, he tells Claire to find sanctuary in a nearby building, which happens to be what?

2. Back in the 1900s, Claire is sharing her story with Brianna and:

3. Jamie's grandfather, Lord Lovat, believes that:

4. With several people already gathered around Alex, who is now close to death, who is the last visitor to arrive?

5. When Ian and Jamie wonder when the new crop that everyone in Lallybroch has planted will be ready to pick, what does Fergus suggest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

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

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

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

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

In his work as a translator and spy, Jamie is often in risky situations and his life is, at times, in danger.

Part 1) Briefly describe the nature of Jamie's secret work.

Part 2) Why is he doing this?

Part 3) Supporting your answer with a couple of examples from the book, explain how Jamie is involved in risky situations.

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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