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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. When Claire breaks into the Institute, what does she take?
(a) Artifacts from the battle she'd been in.
(b) Geillis' notebook.
(c) The king's ancient seal.
(d) Roger's great-grandfather's diary.

2. As English soldiers make their way up to the building where Claire and others are hiding, what does Jamie tell her and those who are with her?
(a) To be quiet.
(b) To run quickly.
(c) To hide in the thicket.
(d) To prepare for a bloody battle.

3. What is Jamie's nickname during the battles between the Scots and the English?
(a) Jamie The Brave.
(b) Red Jamie.
(c) Fierce Warrior.
(d) Red Chieftain.

4. While Jamie gets ready for battle and Claire finds sanctuary in a nearby building with Dougal, Rupert, Willie, and others, how many Englishmen does Jamie tell them are coming up the hill?
(a) Forty-two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Sixty.

5. How does Mary feel about having to wed Jack Randall?
(a) Rage.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Elation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jenny want Ian to go to battle?

2. What does Alex announce to the small group gathered around him when he is close to death?

3. What was Jamie always taught about being left-handed when he was younger?

4. At the end of the book, what does Brianna come to realize regarding her mother's tale?

5. At the start of the book's final chapter, where do Claire, Roger, and Brianna set off to in the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

2. Before Jamie goes to Stirling, what two key pieces of information does Claire share with him about Geillis Duncan?

3. Mary Rabbie's son suffers from epileptic seizures. How does Claire end up helping Mary and her son?

4. Why does Claire tend to Alex?

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

6. What piece of information does Roger give to Claire about Jamie?

7. Why does Colum MacKenzie ask Claire if she has anything he can use to kill himself?

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

9. How does Claire feel about going with the English troops?

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

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