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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the group returns to Castle Leoch in Part 3, Chapter 23, who is particularly eager to see Jamie?
(a) Laoghaire.
(b) Frank Randall.
(c) Colum Mackenzie.
(d) Stella.

2. Who is Jamie's coworker in tending the horses?
(a) Old Alec.
(b) Murtagh.
(c) Hamish.
(d) Young Alec.

3. In the opening paragraphs of Part 1, Chapter 5, who awakens Claire?
(a) Jamie.
(b) Mistress FitzGibbons.
(c) Frank.
(d) Jonathan Randall.

4. With whom did Claire live after the age of five?
(a) Uncle Lamb.
(b) Mrs. Baird.
(c) Her grandparents.
(d) Her parents.

5. At the end of Part 2, Chapter 8, which character leaves the supper table in a rage?
(a) Claire.
(b) Old Alec.
(c) Colum Mackenzie.
(d) Jamie.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Captain Randall hits Claire in the stomach, what does she drink in Part 3, Chapter 13, to help steady her nerves?

2. Who argues on Claire's behalf at the witch trial?

3. According to Dougal's story of Jamie's flogging, what did Jamie steal immediately before he attempted to escape Captain Randall and his garrison?

4. What is the name of the character with whom Claire shares a horse in Part 1, Chapter 3?

5. When Claire is observing Jamie in Part 3, Chapter 15, to what biblical character does she liken him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank ask Claire about her behavior during the war?

2. Why does Jamie not let Alec see his back?

3. What happens in Part 3, Chapter 19, to make Peter run away in fright?

4. Describe the ring that Claire gives back to Jamie after Chapter 14's major event.

5. Describe the Duke of Sandringham.

6. In Part 1, Chapter 5, how does Claire determine what year it is?

7. According to Geillis, why did Laoghaire leave the bad luck charm under Claire's pillow?

8. Why does Jamie immediately ask Colum Mackenzie for his share of the rent?

9. Describe the reason that Jamie is an outlaw.

10. Why does Dougal tell Claire the details of Jamie's flogging?

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