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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. Why does Brigham join the game of dice with Colonel Standish?

2. Who removes the bullet from Brigham?

3. Why does Brigham throw wine in the Colonel's face?

4. What is the next stumbling block to Serena and Brigham getting married?

5. How does Murray advise the Prince to proceed with the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Serena so upset when Brigham finds her near the water?

2. How do they treat Brigham's wounds in the cave?

3. In Chapter Nine, when Brigham finds Serena at her favorite place near the water, what is she doing?

4. What happens in the fight just south of Stirling regarding the battle and the personal toll?

5. What does Brigham learn from the earl of Whitesmouth?

6. 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?

7. Where are the family when Coll and Brigham return to Glenroe and no one is there? What do they do?

8. After burying their father, what does Serena and Malcolm do? Why?

9. What happens when five dragoons find Serena and the rest hiding in the cave?

10. What is Serena struggling with during the three weeks in Holyrood House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the politics involved in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales that sets the climate for the war in 1745.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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