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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. To save Jamie's men from being led to slaughter, what does Claire propose?

2. 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?

3. As he prepares to meet his grandfather for the first time ever, what does Jamie reveal to Claire about his father?

4. When Claire notices Lord Lovat is not looking well, what does she ask him?

5. What's inside the unmarked packages Claire receives from time to time?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 6, Chapter 45, what is Jack feeling towards all of the Randalls?

2. Why does Claire tend to Alex?

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

4. Describe how Jamie regards and treats his men.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choose ONE of these secondary characters to describe in detail. Explain what relevance the character has to the plot of the story. If the character did not exist, could the author still tell the same story? Why or why not?

1. Fergus, the servant boy.

2. Raymond, the herb seller.

3. Hildegarde, the hospital coordinator.

Essay Topic 2

There are many instances where the relationship between Claire and Jamie is tested. At times they become angry with or jealous of each other, yet each time their love and trust win out.

Part 1) Describe one scenario from the story where this relationship is tested or strained.

Part 2) Explain how the couple works out their issues in this particular scenario and comes to a resolution. Why are they successful?

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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