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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. How old is Coll MacGregor when he is permitted to go hunting with his father?

2. What does Maggie do to trick Coll into noticing her?

3. What does Coll tell Maggie after she finally gets his attention?

4. Over Brighan's breakfast, who does Fiona say asks to see him?

5. What does Serena say when Brigham introduces himself to her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fiona tell Serena to take the younger children and hide in the nursery?

2. What does Brigham realize after getting over the shock of seeing Serena with blood all over her skirt?

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

4. What does Brigham risk as he helps the Scottish Highland clans prepare for war against England?

5. Why does the Captain beat and rape Fiona?

6. When are bagpipes most often used?

7. What happens when Serena is by the water daydreaming about Brigham in Chapter Five?

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

9. What happens when Brigham sees Serena leaving the barn with blood all over her skirt?

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

What concerns Brigham as he looks at the battlefield at Drumossie Moor? What military strategy does he recommend? Why? What is the result?

Essay Topic 2

Explain what is going through Serena's mind when she thinks Brigham wants her for a mistress. Give examples of her conflicting thoughts that create her indecision.

Essay Topic 3

What changes after the Scots take Edinburgh? Does this influence the outcome of the war? How?

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