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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. Where does Claire go after she breaks into the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiquities?

2. Why did Jamie attack Ian while they spent the night at a cottage on their trip back home with supplies for their wives?

3. As Claire watches Jenny take care of her children while their husbands have gone out to buy supplies such as needles and pickling spices, what does she wonder?

4. After telling Roger about the vaccination scar on Geillis' arm, what does Claire state that she believes about Geillis?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. What is Alex's final request of Jamie and Claire?

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

7. Why does Colum MacKenzie ask Claire if she has anything he can use to kill himself?

8. Why is Jamie upset upon reading a surprise letter from his Uncle Jared?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Claire is thrust into many situations where she needs to tap into her courage and remain calm under pressure. Select one example from the book where she calls upon her courage to get her through a challenging situation. Where would you say Claire gets her courage from? How does her courage help her resolve the situation? How might the outcome have turned out had she not been able to keep calm and access her courage?

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