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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. Why does Gwen take charge when they get Coll into the house?

2. What does Serena do to Brigham that has him lifting her off her feet?

3. Who arrives in Brigham's carriage?

4. How does Brigham reply to Coll's complaints in Chapter Five?

5. How does Fiona respond when Serena says she wishes she is more like her or Gwen?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Serena tends to Brigham's wound, what does she discover?

2. What happens when Brigham sees how Serena looks at the ball?

3. What is Serena thinking about as she churns butter hard enough to turn it rancid?

4. After Brigham mentions his upcoming trip to London, what happens to Serena's mood? Why? What affect does her mood have on Brigham?

5. When are bagpipes most often used?

6. What is unusual about Serena's behavior as she sits in front of the fire with her mother brushing her hair?

7. What surprises Serena about Brigham's kisses?

8. Why does Serena like riding her horse while wearing breeches?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Serena consider herself different in her ways? What is wrong with the way she acts? If she is wrong, what is the expected way for a young woman to act?

Essay Topic 2

What is it about the Scots that make them so different from the English? Is it just their language, customs or beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Brigham, a titled, wealthy and respected citizen of England, sides with the Scots in a war that gains him nothing. What about his heritage is part of his decision? What about his personal code is part of the decision?

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