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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. Who summons Brigham downstairs on his first evening in Glenroe?

2. Why does Brigham give Serena his handkerchief?

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

4. What does Brigham think when he sees Serena with blood on her dress?

5. How does Brigham thank Serena for taking care of his wound?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What surprises Serena about Brigham's kisses?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Brigham remind his groom, Jem, to remember Malcolm is young and impressionable?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What else do we learn about Serena from her experiences in the cave? She is pregnant and has a husband who is recovering from a near death experience, yet when there is danger, she doesn't hesitate to do what has to be done to protect those she loves.

Essay Topic 2

So much of the novel is based on Serena's dislike and distrust of anyone English. Explain why she has such difficulty getting beyond this in her relationship with Brigham.

Essay Topic 3

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

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