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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 do Ian and Brigham have to be careful of if they plan another meeting of the clans?

2. Who sends the letter to Brigham that Coll is so anxious to read?

3. What does Coll do when Ian tells them he invites Maggie MacDonald to visit?

4. How old is Coll MacGregor when he is permitted to go hunting with his father?

5. How does Fiona explain how she know when she is in love?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Brigham's dream?

5. When are bagpipes most often used?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is it about the Scots that make them so different from the English? Is it just their language, customs or beliefs?

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

Why does Serena consider herself different in her ways? What is wrong with the way she acts? If she is wrong, what is the expected way for a young woman to act?

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