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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Serena tries a similar trick on Brigham and pretends to slip while carrying milk to the house?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) He acts like she needs help to do her work.
(c) When he comments she's sturdy as a mule, she spills a bucket of milk over his head.
(d) She argues that she's perfectly capable of doing the work.

2. In Chapter Six, why is Fiona more concerned about Serena than her other children?
(a) Because she always manages to get into trouble.
(b) Because of Serena's temper and a heart that is easily hurt.
(c) Because she is a sickly child.
(d) Because of her stubborness.

3. What does Serena do to Brigham that has him lifting her off her feet?
(a) She kicks him in the shin.
(b) She slaps his face.
(c) She spits on him.
(d) She curses at him.

4. In the opening of Chapter Seven, what bad news does Brigham receive?
(a) Napoleon decides not to help them with the war.
(b) France decides to side with England in the war.
(c) King Louis of France does not help with their war to restor the throne to Charles.
(d) King Louis of Italy decides not to help with the war.

5. What is Serena's special place to go when she is troubled?
(a) The loch.
(b) The river.
(c) A field of lavender.
(d) Their pond.

6. How does Brigham reply to Coll's complaints in Chapter Five?
(a) He tells Coll he isn't well enough.
(b) He tells Coll he's the lucky one.
(c) He tells Coll he'll be able to ride again soon.
(d) He tells Coll to stop being a big baby.

7. What does Serena feed Coll for breakfast?
(a) A thin gruel.
(b) Ham and eggs.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Pancakes

8. How does Serena reply when Brigham asks if he hurt her?
(a) That she isn't hurt by him.
(b) That she hates him.
(c) That she is not easily hurt.
(d) That she is going to hurt him.

9. What does Brigham suddenly realize after Serena admits she wishes she goes with him and her father?
(a) He dislikes her spunk and spirit.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He wants to get away from her.
(d) He is tired of fighting with her.

10. Who does Brigham ask to dance the first dance?
(a) Serena.
(b) Gwen.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Maggie.

11. Why does Serena say she wishes she were a man?
(a) Because then she doesn't have to sit and wait.
(b) Because then she could ride in breeches.
(c) Because then she could be head of the house.
(d) Because then she would never have to have a baby.

12. What does Ian plan to disguise the meeting of the clans?
(a) A picnic with a boar roast.
(b) A birthday party because he's turning fifty.
(c) A ball because both Maggie and Serena are of marrying age.
(d) A wedding and he invites all the friendly clans.

13. What does Maggie say when Coll finally asks her to marry him?
(a) She wants to think about it.
(b) She is too young to get married.
(c) She waits all her life for him to ask.
(d) She is betrothed to another man.

14. What does Serena think about Brigham being a blue blood?
(a) It only makes him an aristocrat.
(b) It doesn't make him qualtiy.
(c) It doesn't make him a gentleman.
(d) All the answers are correct.

15. In the opening of Chapter Five, what is Coll complaining about?
(a) He is bored being in bed.
(b) He is sick of eating gruel.
(c) He wants to go with his father and Brigham.
(d) He is jealous that Brigham can ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Serena when Brigham finally kisses her in Chapter Four?

2. How does Brigham reply when Fiona asks if she should leave or stay while he eats breakfast?

3. Who is Malcolm MacGregor?

4. What does Brigham think about Serena while she tends his wound?

5. Who shows up while Serena is resting from her ride in Chapter Four?

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