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

2. Which one of the following is not included in the description of Agnes Herries in Part 1, Chapter 4?

3. What does Mungo Tennant's house have?

4. In the example that Will remembers in Part 1, Chapter 5, what does Francis take from the English train?

5. What happens to the Scottish child queen after the battle in Part 1, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens when Will and Wat cross paths in Part 2, Chapter 2?

6. Why is Wat pretending to be sick?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Agnes Herries, including her characteristics, demeanor, status, and background. Also, provide examples of how her personality is displayed, the reasons why she is living at Midculter, and her opposition to the arranged marriage she is scheduled to participate in.

Essay Topic 2

The Christmas party brings joy and confrontation for the families that attend.

1) Explain the location of the Christmas party, the reasons for it, and how the guests arrive there.

2) Analyze the confrontation between Sybilla and Patey as well as the two problems she attempts to solve with the conversation.

3) Describe Maxwell, his personal reasons for attending the party, and the significance of his meeting with Francis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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