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

2. What does Brigham say to Fiona when he comes down to the ball?

3. Where does Fiona suggest Brigham have his breakfast?

4. Why does Brighan's driver, Jem, look in on Malcolm's horse?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. As Serena tends to Brigham's wound, what does she discover?

5. What does Fiona tell Serena about meeting her father that surprises Serena?

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

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

8. Why does the Captain beat and rape Fiona?

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

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 the custom of having a ball when young women reach a certain age. Are there any unusual circumstances that need to be overcome in having the ball at the MacGregor home? Why is the ball a perfect guise to cover the meeting to make more plans for war?

Essay Topic 3

Give examples of how Commander O'Sullivan and Commander Murray differ in their war tactics and what results in the situations where they disagreed.

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