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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. Which boy does Jamie accept as a helper with the horses?

2. How old was Jamie when his father first beat him as punishment?

3. What is the name of the man who owns the estate to which Claire is taken in Part 7, Chapter 36?

4. According to Jamie's story to Claire, what did Randall give him to drink when he returned after having freed Claire from Wentworth Prison?

5. What piece of jewelry does Jamie give Claire to wear with her gown?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jamie glad that Claire is barren?

2. How does Claire react when she feels the baby moving in Jenny's belly?

3. Why does Jamie feel so dirty and unable to touch Claire?

4. What does Claire want Father Anselm to do for her, and how does he react?

5. How do Claire and her group get Jamie out of prison?

6. In Part 5, Chapter 27, what is the reason Jamie gives Claire for having married her?

7. According to Jenny, why do men make love to women?

8. Why does Jenny tell Claire what to name the baby before the baby is born?

9. When Claire meets the Franciscan priest in Part 7, Chapter 38, where is the priest going?

10. Describe the Redcoat Claire chases in Part 7, Chapter 37.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Murtagh and his role as a minor character throughout the novel. What do you know about him? How does he propel the plot forward?

Essay Topic 3

Although Mrs. MacNab only appears in two chapters, she serves as a highly effective foil to the Redcoats' menacing potential, but also as the reason Jamie is betrayed by his own clansman. Describe the role of Mrs. MacNab in the story. How would the plot have floundered or have turned out differently without her?

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