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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Jamie and the men battling alongside him sneak into the English camp, what do they do?
(a) Poison the water.
(b) Steal their things.
(c) Spy on the group.
(d) Kill the leaders.

3. While Claire is in Edinburgh, who asks her to come along on visits to see Alex?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Jamie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jonathan.

4. At the end of the story, how is Claire trying to save Geillis?
(a) By clearing her name so she won't be arrested.
(b) By sending her back to the 1700s where she'll be safe.
(c) By keeping her from traveling to the 1700s so she won't be burned at the stake.
(d) By preventing her from returning home so her drunk husband doesn't kill her.

5. In Chapter 42, what does Jamie learn has happened to his men?
(a) They were delayed in Stirling.
(b) They got lost.
(c) They suffered from food poisoning.
(d) They have been kept in Tolbooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Roger tells Claire that he believes her story of living in the 1700s, what does she share with him?

2. When Claire asks Alex if she can share the state of his health with Randall, he says:

3. When Claire and Jamie enter Beaufort Castle and are invited to stay, what does one of Jamie's cousins do?

4. Before the two say farewell to each other for the last time, Claire is startled when Jamie tells her:

5. At the ball in honor of Charles, what does Dougal announce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Claire is taking care of Fergus and Jamie, both of whom are feverish, when there's a knock on the door and she finds Jonathan Randall standing there. How does she handle his request?

2. As they discuss battle details, why does Jamie get angry with his grandfather?

3. Describe a few differences between Jonathan and his brother Alex.

4. What is the mood at Lallybroch surrounding the potato planting and harvesting?

5. What series of events brings Jamie to share with Ian the whole story of the torture he went through at the hands of Jack Randall?

6. Why is Jamie upset upon reading a surprise letter from his Uncle Jared?

7. Why does Claire tend to Alex?

8. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

9. Do Roger and Brianna believe Claire's story when she finishes telling her account?

10. Claire knows where and when the grandfather will die. Why is she conflicted over this information?

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