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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Claire and Jamie receive the next morning?
(a) A handwritten apology from the young man.
(b) A death threat.
(c) A handwritten invitation to have lunch with the king and other noblemen.
(d) A mysterious package.

2. After Jamie reads a letter signed by James Stuart, what does he say?
(a) The letter may have been read by other spies prior to him stealing it.
(b) The letter offers nothing of relevance.
(c) The letter has to be burned so that the evidence is destroyed.
(d) He must talk to the prince about the contents of the letter.

3. Shortly after her arrival at Lallybroch, Claire receives word from Louise about:
(a) Hildegarde's illness.
(b) The death of her aunt, Marie.
(c) The birth of her son, Henri.
(d) Raymond's imprisonment.

4. When Jamie and Fergus are running a fever, what does Claire rub on them?
(a) Fish oil.
(b) Heather ointment.
(c) Goose grease.
(d) Thistle seed paste.

5. After deciphering an intercepted cryptic letter that is meant for Charles, what do Jamie and Claire realize about him?
(a) He lies habitually.
(b) He's being framed for treason.
(c) He is Fergus' father.
(d) He's acting on his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right before Geillis Duncan, who is tried as a witch, is burned alive, what does Claire notice?

2. At the beginning of the story, who do Claire and her daughter, Brianna, visit?

3. What country are Jamie and Claire barred from?

4. Which statement best describes Brianna?

5. When Claire questions Jaime about his meeting with Prince Charles Edward, what does he tell her about the prince?

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