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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. Even though she is going to marry another man, whose child is Mary carrying?

2. How does Claire get money for blankets?

3. In Chapter 45, who does Mary keep visiting?

4. When Jamie and the men battling alongside him sneak into the English camp, what do they do?

5. While Claire is in Edinburgh, who asks her to come along on visits to see Alex?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Claire hope to help Geillis, whom she believes to be here now in the present?

5. What is Alex's final request of Jamie and Claire?

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

7. When the battle is about to start, Jamie is restless and it seems no one can soothe him. Who, finally, brings him comfort?

8. How does Claire feel about going back to the future?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In France, Jamie and Claire have their own jobs to do. Explain the nature of the work each one does. How do these characters derive satisfaction or a sense of purpose from their jobs? How do they go about resolving conflicts that arise from their work? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Claire and Jamie spend time at the king's palace and attend royal balls and dinner parties. While they are honored to attend these events, they are at times shocked by some of the happenings and conversations.

Part 1) Describe a particular scene from one of the dances or dinner parties that upsets either Claire or Jamie.

Part 2) Explain why the character has become upset. In your opinion, is the character justified in feeling that way? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Claire uses her knowledge of future events to help Jamie make key battle decisions.

Part 1) Give an example of how Claire helps Jamie make a key decision.

Part 2) Describe the outcome.

Part 3) Is Claire doing the right thing sharing her knowledge with Jamie? Why or why not?

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