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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. As he brushes the horses, what does Malcolm tell Brigham to do?

2. What does Serena think about Brigham being a blue blood?

3. Why is there blood on Serena's dress in Chapter Five?

4. What does Fiona tell her children to do when the English Dragoons arrive?

5. How does Serena greet Brigham when he arrives at Glenroe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Serena like Brigham in spite of the fact that he got her brother to safety after being wounded?

2. What happens when Brigham orders Parkins to stay behind while he goes with Ian to meet with the Highland clans?

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

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

5. What is Brigham's dream?

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

7. When Brigham says he wants Serena in Chapter Seven, what does she assume he means?

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

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

10. What happens when Brigham sees Serena dancing with the other men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 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.

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