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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. What does the Watch do?
(a) Makes sure there are no forest fires.
(b) Guards the cattle.
(c) Keeps the peace.
(d) Confiscates the villagers' weapons.

2. Who taught Jamie to fight left-handed?
(a) Dougal.
(b) Jamie's father.
(c) Colum Mackenzie.
(d) Old Alec.

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

4. Who is the proprietor and housekeeper of the inn where Claire and Frank are staying?
(a) Mr. Bainbridge.
(b) Mrs. Baird.
(c) Jonathan Randall.
(d) Mrs. Fitz.

5. According to Jamie, who killed the sergeant-major and blamed it on him?
(a) Rupert.
(b) Captain Randall.
(c) Corporal Hawkins.
(d) Dougal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the men and Claire leave the castle to collect rent from the surrounding lands in Part 3, Chapter 11, who is the leader of the group?

2. What is the first thing Claire eats at her first dinner in Castle Leoch?

3. Geillis Duncan reveals that Arthur died of what?

4. What is the first medical procedure that Claire performs in her new surroundings?

5. What is the name of the place that Dougal and his band consider home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jamie receive the beating instead of Laoghaire, when she is accused of loose behavior in Part 2, Chapter 6?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 11, what does Jamie do after Dougal finishes making each speech in the various villages?

3. Describe one unusual ritual that occurs in Part 3, Chapter 14.

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

5. What causes Claire to break down crying at the end of Part 1, Chapter 4?

6. What unexpected event happens while Claire and Jamie are making love in the woods in Part 3, Chapter 20?

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

8. By the end of Part 3, Chapter 16, what has Jamie deduced about Claire's origins?

9. How does Jamie prove that Claire is not a witch?

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

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