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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. How common is smuggling in Scotland during this time in "Opening Gambit"?

2. Who typically visits the ale houses at night?

3. How is Mungo Tennant described in the "Opening Gambit"?

4. Where is Sam Harvey scheduled to travel in order to meet with Francis?

5. How are Francis's battle strategies described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Francis enter Scotland in the Opening Gambit?

3. What are some of the problems that Dandy is having?

4. How is Francis Crawford first introduced in the Opening Gambit?

5. Why does Richard need Wat's help in Part 2, Chapter 1?

6. How does Wat initially react to the news of Will's alliance with Francis?

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

8. What is the result of the reunion of Francis and his family at Midculter in the Opening Gambit?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard confronts Wat about his lack of participation in the war and Wat's dilemma is addressed.

1) Describe the Buccleuch house in detail and how the family lives.

2) Explain why Richard needs Wat's help, why he thinks that Wat is pretending to be sick, and how his suspicions are confirmed.

3) Analyze Wat's dilemma, the reasons why he chooses to fake an illness, and whether or not that is the best solution for his problems.

Essay Topic 2

Christian and Sym discover a stranger, and the connection between Christian and Francis begins.

1) Describe how Lady Christian is presented in the book, including her character traits and her importance to the country of Scotland.

2) Explain the events that lead Francis to Christian and why his identity must remain anonymous.

3) Describe what Francis is looking for, how Christian helps him, and the information she delivers to him.

Essay Topic 3

Following a Scottish defeat and victory, the main characters and their families are experiencing the effects of the pending war in different ways.

1) Analyze the various ways that women and men are reacting and coping with the war between Scotland and England.

2) Describe how Mariotta is handling Richard's absence and why her feelings are a major part of the plot.

3) Explain Wat's initial reaction to Will's alliance with Francis and the way he characterizes his son.

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