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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. When Maggie asks if her baby is going to die, what does Serena reply?
2. What teasing warning does Serena give Brigham about ever having a mistress?
3. What is the last thing Brigham say to Serena at the end of Chapter Twelve?
4. What does Serena finally admit to Brigham after he catches up to her and forces her to talk?
5. What do Coll and Malcolm see from the ridge that overlooked Glenroe?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Serena admit to her mother she is upset about marrying Brigham? What does Fiona tell Serena after realizing her daughter is so distressed over whether she marries Brigham or not?
2. What happens when five dragoons find Serena and the rest hiding in the cave?
3. Why does Brigham go to the men's club that evening, even though he is warned to leave? Doesn't he care that he is in danger?
4. What does Brigham think is wrong with the battleground at Drumossie Moor?
5. What happens as the group of Highlanders move eastward? Explain why this happens?
6. When Serena and the rest of the family arrive in Edinburgh, what does Brigham do? What happens as a result of it?
7. How do they treat Brigham's wounds in the cave?
8. What happens in the fight just south of Stirling regarding the battle and the personal toll?
9. What surprise does Brigham have when he comes to in the cave?
10. Why is Serena so upset when Brigham finds her near the water?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
So much of the novel is based on Serena's dislike and distrust of anyone English. Explain why she has such difficulty getting beyond this in her relationship with Brigham.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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