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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 is Dandy's real first name?

2. What happens when Richard attempts to shoot Francis in Part 2, Chapter 2?

3. What does Sybilla hire Bullo to do in Part 2, Chapter 2?

4. How long does Sym request permission to leave for in Part 1, Chapter 2?

5. What piece of information does Christian give to the stranger before leaving?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Christian learn about the stranger?

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

8. What does Will discover about Francis in Chapter 2, Part 1?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Francis forms his military campaign. Provide examples of the characteristics and backgrounds of the men, their reasons for joining Francis, the services they are providing, and how they are compensated.

Essay Topic 2

Gideon's house is the setting for a number of major events throughout the book.

1) Describe the Somerville house and their family life.

2) Explain Francis's first visit to the Somerville house, along with his actions before, during, and after it.

3) Analyze the overall effect that Francis has on Kate and the Somerville family in general.

Essay Topic 3

In a series of battles, Francis is captured and released while Gideon learns more about his situation.

1) Explain Francis's plan for capturing Samuel Harvey, why it backfires, and how he ends up as the captured prisoner.

2) Describe the battle that allows Francis to free himself and save Gideon.

3) Analyze the decision that Francis makes to free Gideon, the request he makes, and what the situation displays of Francis's character.

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