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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. What happens when Brigham sees Serena holding hands with another man?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Eight, what does Maggie say Coll has asks her to do?

3. Who are the Jacobites?

4. What does Brigham suddenly realize after Serena admits she wishes she goes with him and her father?

5. What does Serena say when Brigham introduces himself to her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brigham remind his groom, Jem, to remember Malcolm is young and impressionable?

2. Why does the Captain beat and rape Fiona?

3. Why does Serena like riding her horse while wearing breeches?

4. How does Serena get Coll to eat while he is complaining about the food in Chapter Three?

5. What does Fiona tell Serena about meeting her father that surprises Serena?

6. What happens when Brigham orders Parkins to stay behind while he goes with Ian to meet with the Highland clans?

7. As Serena tends to Brigham's wound, what does she discover?

8. What does Brigham risk as he helps the Scottish Highland clans prepare for war against England?

9. What surprises Brigham about Serena when he realizes she is reading Macbeth?

10. What happens when Brigham sees Serena leaving the barn with blood all over her skirt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the custom of having a ball when young women reach a certain age. Are there any unusual circumstances that need to be overcome in having the ball at the MacGregor home? Why is the ball a perfect guise to cover the meeting to make more plans for war?

Essay Topic 2

What role is France playing in Prince Charles's plans to reclaim the English throne? How important is their role?

Essay Topic 3

Explain what is going through Serena's mind when she thinks Brigham wants her for a mistress. Give examples of her conflicting thoughts that create her indecision.

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