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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 good news do the soldiers bring in Part 1, Chapter 2?

2. What does Mungo Tennant use to smuggle goods?

3. How far from the Scottish border with England is the Buccleuch's house located?

4. How does Mariotta react to her husband's absence?

5. What does Grey anticipate in Part 2, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a Papingo shoot and what happens at the event?

2. How does Francis assemble the men for his campaign?

3. How does Francis enter Scotland in the Opening Gambit?

4. What is the topic of conversation for Tom Erskine and Wat Buccleuch in the Opening Gambit?

5. Who is Sym and how does he find the stranger?

6. What plan does Francis have to cross the border with Will in Part 1, Chapter 1?

7. How is Catherine Hunter described, and what is her situation?

8. What request does Grey have for Gideon?

9. How is Agnes described, and why is she sent to live at Midculter?

10. How does Francis obtain the letter left for him at the Somerville home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chronicle the relationship of Francis and Will, and the effects that it has on the story in general.

1) Describe the reasons why Will first begins to doubt his allegiance to Francis.

2) Explain how Will betrays Francis and why he informs Wat about Francis's location.

3) Describe the fight between Francis and Will in the convent cellar.

4) Analyze the conversation between Francis and Will in prison as Will learns the truth about Francis.

Essay Topic 2

Richard confronts Wat about his lack of participation in the war and Wat's dilemma is addressed.

1) Describe the Buccleuch house in detail and how the family lives.

2) Explain why Richard needs Wat's help, why he thinks that Wat is pretending to be sick, and how his suspicions are confirmed.

3) Analyze Wat's dilemma, the reasons why he chooses to fake an illness, and whether or not that is the best solution for his problems.

Essay Topic 3

The Opening Gambit prepares the reader for the upcoming story and sets the stage for the battle between Scotland and England.

1) Describe the origins of the word "Gambit" and how it is used as an Introduction in literature.

2) Explain how Scotland is portrayed in the Opening Gambit, including the chaos and fears of its people.

3) Analyze how the character of Francis is first introduced in the Opening Gambit, his reputation, and how he returns to Scotland.

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