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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. In Part 4, Chapter 24, Claire reveals to Jamie that she is how old?

2. During the witch trial, what does Jamie throw around Claire's neck?

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

4. What flowers does Claire wear in her hair in Part 3, Chapter 14?

5. What does Jamie use to beat Claire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the man Claire first meets when she wakes up in Part 1, Chapter 3.

2. Why does Jamie sleep in the hall in front of Claire's door in Part 3, Chapter 12?

3. Why does Geordie die?

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

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

6. Describe the reason that Jamie is an outlaw.

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

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

9. As Jenny tells Jamie, why did Captain Randall not rape her when he had the chance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens in the scene in which Claire pretends to be Captain Randall in order to exorcise the terror from Jamie? Is she successful? How much does she endanger herself in those moments? Do you think the scene makes sense within the rest of the novel and within Claire's character?

Essay Topic 2

Colum and Dougal Mackenzie present a fascinating image of the dual leadership of a clan. What responsibilities does each brother have, and who do you think ultimately makes the more convincing leader? Describe each character in as much detail as you can, and then explain his behavior through the lens of those character sketches.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Claire and Jenny. How are they similar and different in their understanding of Jamie? How do they treat their husbands? How do they handle stress?

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