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

2. At the end of Chapter Seven, what does Serena think Brigham is asking her?

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

4. What does Brigham suddenly realize after Serena admits she wishes she goes with him and her father?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Brigham's dream?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why is the ending of this story actually a beginning? What feelings do Serena and Brigham express as they prepare to leave. What hopes do they take with them?

Essay Topic 3

What precautions does Brigham take to insure the war plans are kept secret? Why is it necessary to take these precautions?

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