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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 is Grey's plan for Francis after his capture?

2. Which country does the Scottish parliament choose to enter an alliance with in Part 4, Chapter 2?

3. During their conversation in Part 3, Chapter 3, what does Sybilla bring to Richard's attention?

4. Which one of the following is not something that Will learns from Francis in Part 4, Chapter 1?

5. Where does Mariotta seek shelter during her miscarriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Francis disband his group, and who is left?

2. What event causes the escape of Francis from captivity and the rescue of Gideon?

3. How does Gideon obtain information about Francis in Part 3, Chapter 4?

4. How is Francis freed in Threave, and what does Will learn while being imprisoned there?

5. How do Francis and Richard end up in the wilderness without the Scottish army?

6. What happens to Mariotta on her way home, and how does she encounter Francis?

7. How long has Richard been away, and what are his intentions when returning in Part 3, Chapter 3?

8. How is Francis cornered and captured in Part 4, Chapter 1?

9. How is Christian wounded?

10. What does Francis tell Richard about Mariotta in the wilderness, and how does Richard respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Papingo shoot features new characters and another reason for Richard to resent Francis.

1) Explain what a Papingo shoot is along with the effect it has on the town and its people.

2) Describe Patey Liddell and what he is known for throughout the town.

3) Analyze the ending to the Papingo shoot, how Richard is wounded, the clue that is left behind, and Richard's response to it.

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 Agnes Herries, including her characteristics, demeanor, status, and background. Also, provide examples of how her personality is displayed, the reasons why she is living at Midculter, and her opposition to the arranged marriage she is scheduled to participate in.

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