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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. When Claire hides inside a building with Dougal, Rupert, Willie, and others, who is hurt badly?

2. Why do Claire and Roger visit the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiques?

3. When Claire tells Brianna that Jaime is her father, how does Brianna react?

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

5. Upon telling Alex he doesn't have long to live, Claire feels:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Claire tend to Alex?

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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