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

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

4. How does Serena respond to Brigham's misunderstanding about the blood on her dress?

5. What happens when Brigham asks Ian if he marries Serena?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When are bagpipes most often used?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Serena get Coll to eat while he is complaining about the food in Chapter Three?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Explain the interplay between Serena and Brigham when she finds out about the duel and goes to his bedroom to tell him she will marry him. Why is she suddenly so sure she wants to marry him? Is it because he kills Standish? Why is Brigham bothered by the fact that she only agrees to be his wife after learning about the duel?

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