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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. How do Francis's men join him?

2. How many Crawford brothers are there?

3. How does Francis test Will before admitting him into the camp?

4. Which inn does Molly work at when Crawford's group stops there?

5. How does the stranger's health improve in Part 1, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of the reunion of Francis and his family at Midculter in the Opening Gambit?

3. How does Wat initially react to the news of Will's alliance with Francis?

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

5. What happens between Mariotta and Richard when he returns in Part 2, Chapter 2?

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

7. Who are Patey Liddell and Johnie Bullo?

8. What does Will learn from Francis during his first month with the army?

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

10. What good news do the soldiers bring in Part 1, Chapter 2, and what news does Christian bring to the stranger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gideon's house is the setting for a number of major events throughout the book.

1) Describe the Somerville house and their family life.

2) Explain Francis's first visit to the Somerville house, along with his actions before, during, and after it.

3) Analyze the overall effect that Francis has on Kate and the Somerville family in general.

Essay Topic 2

The Game of Kings ends with the trial of Francis and the reuniting of the family.

1) Analyze the time that Francis and Richard spend in the wilderness, why it changes Richard's opinions of Francis, and how Francis is captured.

2) Describe Will's efforts to help Francis and the valuable information that he presents at the trial.

3) Explain how Sybilla solves the mystery of the anonymous jewelry, and how the confession she obtains helps Francis.

4) Describe the outcome of the trial and the reunion of the family at the story's conclusion.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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