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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. Why does Brigham give Serena his handkerchief?

2. What happens while Maggie and Gwen are pinning up Serena's dress for the ball?

3. Where does Fiona suggest Brigham have his breakfast?

4. Who does Brigham ask to dance the first dance?

5. In the opening of Chapter Five, what is Coll complaining about?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Brigham mentions his upcoming trip to London, what happens to Serena's mood? Why? What affect does her mood have on Brigham?

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

3. Why does Fiona tell Serena to take the younger children and hide in the nursery?

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

5. What surprises Serena about Brigham's kisses?

6. When are bagpipes most often used?

7. What happens when Brigham sees Serena dancing with the other men?

8. What is Serena thinking about as she churns butter hard enough to turn it rancid?

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

10. Why is Brigham disturbed by the way Serena treats him in Chapter Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What concerns Brigham as he looks at the battlefield at Drumossie Moor? What military strategy does he recommend? Why? What is the result?

Essay Topic 2

There are several examples of loyalty in the story. Give examples of these and explain how they impact on the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

So much of the novel is based on Serena's dislike and distrust of anyone English. Explain why she has such difficulty getting beyond this in her relationship with Brigham.

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