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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. When Brigham finally dances with Serena, what does he tell her he is trying to figure out?
(a) If she looks more lovely in the green gown or in breeches.
(b) If she loves him as much as he loves her.
(c) If she dances as well as she rides.
(d) If she waits for him when he goes to war.

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

3. Why does Gwen tell Brigham he needs rest?
(a) Because Brigham looks terrible himself.
(b) Because she wants to get him away from Serena.
(c) Because he is wounded and stays up all night with Coll.
(d) Because she is afraid he'd awaken Coll.

4. Who are the Jacobites?
(a) English who are loyal to the current King.
(b) People who come from Jacoba.
(c) Scottish rebels.
(d) English who are loyal to James Stuart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret wish does Serena have that means she has to go to confession?

2. How does Brigham reply when Coll seems impatient for the war to begin?

3. What does Serena do when her mother is slapped by a Dragoon?

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

5. How does Serena greet Brigham when he arrives at Glenroe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Brigham's dream?

2. What is Coll's reaction when Maggie MacDonald arrives at Glenroe for a visit with her friends?

3. Why is Brigham disturbed by the way Serena treats him in Chapter Two?

4. Why does Brigham threaten to throw Serena into the water?

5. How does Brigham get along with Ian MacGregor, Serena and Coll's father?

6. Why does the Captain beat and rape Fiona?

7. What surprises Brigham about Serena when he realizes she is reading Macbeth?

8. Why doesn't Serena like Brigham in spite of the fact that he got her brother to safety after being wounded?

9. How does Serena get Coll to eat while he is complaining about the food in Chapter Three?

10. How does Maggie tease Serena when she does nothing but deny any interest in Brigham?

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