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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. In Chapter Eleven, what is happening between Parsins and Mrs. Drummond?

2. Why does Serena apologize to Parkins?

3. How does the duel between Bringham and the Colonel end?

4. What does Brigham learn about the Jacobites in London?

5. What happens when Serena realizes he wants her to marry him, not be his mistress?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Serena admit to her mother she is upset about marrying Brigham? What does Fiona tell Serena after realizing her daughter is so distressed over whether she marries Brigham or not?

2. What happens as the group of Highlanders move eastward? Explain why this happens?

3. What happens in the fight just south of Stirling regarding the battle and the personal toll?

4. Where does the family go now that the cave is no longer safe?

5. What does Malcolm admit he is upset about when he talks with Brigham? How does Brigham react to what Malcolm tells him? What does Brigham tell Malcolm?

6. When Serena and the rest of the family arrive in Edinburgh, what does Brigham do? What happens as a result of it?

7. What does Brigham say when she tells him there is nothing she denies him? Explain why he feels that way?

8. What does Brigham reply when Serena asks why he fights Standish? Explain what he means.

9. What happens when five dragoons find Serena and the rest hiding in the cave?

10. What is Serena struggling with during the three weeks in Holyrood House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the ending of this story actually a beginning? What feelings do Serena and Brigham express as they prepare to leave. What hopes do they take with them?

Essay Topic 2

What changes after the Scots take Edinburgh? Does this influence the outcome of the war? How?

Essay Topic 3

What is it about Brigham that he so easily builds a trusting relationship with young Malcolm?

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