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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Agnes Herries in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) Unusually anxious.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Not very good looking.
(d) Outspoken.

2. What is Dandy's real first name?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Brandon.
(c) Daniel.
(d) David.

3. What causes Francis to be weary of Will's motives in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) His silence.
(b) His age.
(c) His background.
(d) His clothes.

4. Where does Sym find the unconscious stranger dressed in English clothes?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In the muck.
(c) In a house.
(d) In the river.

5. What is the servant's name, Sym, short for?
(a) James.
(b) Austin.
(c) Simon.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of discussion does Will observe between Francis and Richard at the end of Part 1, Chapter 1?

2. What good news do the soldiers bring in Part 1, Chapter 2?

3. How does Gideon initially react to Grey's request?

4. How is the current state of Scotland described in "Opening Gambit"?

5. How long has Will been traveling with Francis when he reflects about his journey in Part 1, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Francis have to cross the border with Will in Part 1, Chapter 1?

2. What happens to Agnes while she is on her way to Midculter with Richard?

3. How is Catherine Hunter described, and what is her situation?

4. How does Francis assemble the men for his campaign?

5. How is Agnes described, and why is she sent to live at Midculter?

6. What is a Papingo shoot and what happens at the event?

7. How does Francis decide if Will should be allowed to join the group?

8. What happens in the battle between the Scottish and the English in Part 1, Chapter 1?

9. What is the Philosopher's Stone experiment?

10. What does Will learn from Francis during his first month with the army?

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