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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. What does Serena confess to her mother about her relationship with Brigham?
(a) That she would rather lose him than shame him.
(b) That she and Brigham are getting married.
(c) That she and Brigham make love.
(d) That she and Brigham are courting.

2. What does Serena do when she hears about the duel?
(a) She cheers that Standish is dead.
(b) She cries because Brigham is hurt.
(c) She agrees to marry Brigham.
(d) She doesn't do anything.

3. How does Serena feel about life at the royal court?
(a) Shes with Brigham in London.
(b) She wants to be with Brigham in the Highlands.
(c) She wants to have a honeymoon cruise.
(d) She loves the pomp and circumstance.

4. Why does Brigham remember the name Colonel Standish?
(a) He is the man who rapes Fiona.
(b) He is an old friend.
(c) He fights against him before.
(d) He is a neighbor he dislikes.

5. What is Serena trying to tell Brigham when he asks her to go to America with him?
(a) That she wants to go to France.
(b) That she wants to stay in Skye.
(c) That she is going into labor.
(d) That she doesn't want to go to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Prince Charles begin his march to war?

2. Who arrives in Edinburgh to surprise Brigham, Coll and Ian?

3. What does Brigham think about as his men moving back toward Inverness?

4. What teasing warning does Serena give Brigham about ever having a mistress?

5. After Serena goes to Brigham's room, what does Brigham say to assure Serena of his feelings for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as the group of Highlanders move eastward? Explain why this happens?

2. How does the author handle the crossover between what is happening in Glenroe at the same time as the battle near Culloden House? How do each progress?

3. What happens to Brigham and Coll as the battle at Drumossie Moor is lost to the Highlanders?

4. What is Serena struggling with during the three weeks in Holyrood House?

5. What does Serena admit to her mother she is upset about marrying Brigham? What does Fiona tell Serena after realizing her daughter is so distressed over whether she marries Brigham or not?

6. What misunderstanding does Brigham realize Serena has after they make love?

7. What does Brigham wonder about the men and their understanding about the battles they win?

8. What does Brigham learn from the earl of Whitesmouth?

9. What does Brigham reply when Serena asks why he fights Standish? Explain what he means.

10. How many men are there when the standard is raised at Glenfinnan? Is that a sufficient number to go to war? If not, why do they proceed?

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