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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. In the opening of Chapter Five, what is Coll complaining about?

2. What happens to Serena when Brigham finally kisses her in Chapter Four?

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

4. In Chapter One, where are the two men from who attack Brigham and Coll on the trail to Glenroe?

5. What does Serena say about English blood?

Short Essay Questions

1. When are bagpipes most often used?

2. What is Brigham's dream?

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

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

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

6. Why does the Captain beat and rape Fiona?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the politics involved in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales that sets the climate for the war in 1745.

Essay Topic 2

There are several examples of loyalty in the story. Give examples of these and explain how they impact on the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Molly's intentions when she falls off the ladder, and the results. Explain Serena's intentions when she falls carrying milk to the house, and the results. What is different about the two situations?

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