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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. What does the Watch do?

2. What is the name of Colum Mackenzie's son?

3. Who sees Claire watching the water creature in Part 3, Chapter 19?

4. What horse do Jamie and Claire take when they leave Castle Leoch?

5. What instrument is used at a witch trial to determine whether a witch can feel pain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Duke of Sandringham.

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

4. As Claire reveals to Jamie, how did she know Arthur Duncan's immediate cause of death?

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

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

7. Who are the men who attack Dougal's group in Part 3, Chapter 18, and why do they attack the group?

8. Why is Captain Randall startled when Claire mentions the Duke of Sandringham?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the setting of Scotland in the 1940s and Scotland in the 1740s. How are they similar? How are they different? What are the elements that are present in each, and what elements only occur in one setting or the other?

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes of the novel is healing. Choose two or three scenes or symbols of healing from within the novel, and compare and contrast them. Remember that you may choose any scene or symbol, no matter how obscure, if you can defend your belief in its viability for this discussion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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