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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 are Brigham's final words on the subject of marriage before the end of Chapter Nine?
2. When Maggie asks if her baby is going to die, what does Serena reply?
3. How does the duel between Bringham and the Colonel end?
4. Back at Glenroe, what do Serena and Malcolm do when they learn the English are getting closer?
5. What is the last thing Brigham say to Serena at the end of Chapter Twelve?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. After he returns to London, how does Brigham how does he feel about home? What else does he realize?
3. 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?
4. Where does the family go now that the cave is no longer safe?
5. What is Serena struggling with during the three weeks in Holyrood House?
6. After burying their father, what does Serena and Malcolm do? Why?
7. What does Brigham wonder about the men and their understanding about the battles they win?
8. How does the author handle the crossover between what is happening in Glenroe at the same time as the battle near Culloden House? How do each progress?
9. What does Brigham learn from the earl of Whitesmouth?
10. What misunderstanding does Brigham realize Serena has after they make love?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the politics involved in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales that sets the climate for the war in 1745.
Essay Topic 2
Explain why Brigham, a titled, wealthy and respected citizen of England, sides with the Scots in a war that gains him nothing. What about his heritage is part of his decision? What about his personal code is part of the decision?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the purpose of a duel; What are the rules of a duel? Why does Brigham have to set up Standish under false pretenses of a game of dice in order to fight the duel?
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