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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. As revealed in Part 1, Chapter 3, where does Christian travel to as an aide to Queen Mary?

2. What happens when Richard attempts to shoot Francis in Part 2, Chapter 2?

3. Why does Wat decide to fake his illness?

4. What battle is described in Part 1, Chapter 1?

5. How does Francis learn Will's identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will discover about Francis in Chapter 2, Part 1?

2. What are some of the problems that Dandy is having?

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

4. How does Francis decide if Will should be allowed to join the group?

5. Why does Richard need Wat's help in Part 2, Chapter 1?

6. What happens to Agnes while she is on her way to Midculter with Richard?

7. How does Will describe the men at Francis's camp after his first month there?

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

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

10. What happens in the battle between the Scottish and the English in Part 1, Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In a series of battles, Francis is captured and released while Gideon learns more about his situation.

1) Explain Francis's plan for capturing Samuel Harvey, why it backfires, and how he ends up as the captured prisoner.

2) Describe the battle that allows Francis to free himself and save Gideon.

3) Analyze the decision that Francis makes to free Gideon, the request he makes, and what the situation displays of Francis's character.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the events surrounding Mariotta's miscarriage. Include an explanation of the argument between her and Richard that prompts her to leave, where she seeks shelter during the miscarriage, how she is found and helped, her meeting with Francis, and where she travels to after the meeting is not what she expects. In addition, provide an analysis of Richard's reaction to Mariotta's absence, his original intentions for returning, and the conversation between Richard and Sybilla.

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