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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. Who dies in Part 4, Chapter 24?

2. What is the name of Colum Mackenzie's son?

3. In what country is this novel set?

4. To what gem does Claire compare Jamie's eyes in Part 3, Chapter 16?

5. Who is the laird of Castle Leoch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the men who attack Dougal's group in Part 3, Chapter 18, and why do they attack the group?

2. What happens in Part 3, Chapter 19, to make Peter run away in fright?

3. What causes Claire to break down crying at the end of Part 1, Chapter 4?

4. Why does Jamie immediately ask Colum Mackenzie for his share of the rent?

5. Describe the ring that Claire gives back to Jamie after Chapter 14's major event.

6. Why does Geillis Duncan tell Claire not to help the abandoned baby?

7. In Part 3, Chapter 17, why does Jamie cross himself when the plover flies away?

8. Why does Jamie not let Alec see his back?

9. Why is Captain Randall startled when Claire mentions the Duke of Sandringham?

10. Why does Geordie die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the setting of Scotland in the 1940s and Scotland in the 1740s. How are they similar? How are they different? What are the elements that are present in each, and what elements only occur in one setting or the other?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the coherence of this novel with respect to plot. Do you think the author wrote a strong novel, or does she introduce elements and never incorporate them successfully?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Frank Randall and Captain Jonathan Randall. How does Claire initially respond to Captain Randall, given that he looks so much like Frank? Does Captain Randall's treachery eventually affect Claire's memory of Frank? Support your opinions with details from the story.

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