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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 does Lady Christian discover that the stranger is young?

2. What does Grey anticipate in Part 2, Chapter 1?

3. What type of treatment does Crawford's group get from Molly at the inn?

4. What battle is described in Part 1, Chapter 1?

5. What is shot from a high branch during a Papingo shoot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Philosopher's Stone experiment?

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

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

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

5. How does Francis obtain the letter left for him at the Somerville home?

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

7. Why is Wat pretending to be sick?

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

9. What does Christian learn about the stranger?

10. What happens between Mariotta and Richard when he returns in Part 2, Chapter 2?

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

Dandy is an interesting character that has an effect on the main themes of the book.

1) Explain how Dandy and his life are first described by the author.

2) Describe Lady Hunter, her relationship with Dandy, and why it is the source of his stress.

3) Analyze the conversations that Dandy has with Mariotta and the clues within them that point to his motives.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the author's character development of Francis as the main character in the book. Provide several examples of how the mystery of his intentions is kept and why, the elements of his character that make it intriguing, and the effect it has on the other characters. Also, include a description of the layers of Francis's character that are revealed when Christian is captured, wounded, and during the time that she passes away.

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