Outlander Knowledge
The Outlander is a very captivating read in which we get to follow the fight for Claire Randal to survive after she was taken back in time to a place where she is not safe. Below are sixteen questions you are not so likely to be asked but do test how much you remember about her story. Think you can pass? Take it up and get to find out!
- 1.
When Claire came through the stones, what was the date?
- A.
February 2 – Imbolc
- B.
May 1 - Beltane
- C.
August 1 - Lughnasadh
- D.
November 1 - Samhain
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B. May 1 - BeltaneExplanation
Claire came through on May 1st which is also Jamie's birthday.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the name of the man that beats Jamie at hall?
- A.
Angus
- B.
Ned
- C.
Dougal
- D.
Rupert
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A. AngusExplanation
Angus Mohr hits Jamie in the face until he bleeds when Jamie steps in for Laoghaire. Ned Gowen is the lawyer. Dougal stood next to Colum and Rupert was likely no where around.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is Dougal's wife's name?
- A.
Letitia
- B.
Morag
- C.
Maura
- D.
Glenna
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C. MauraExplanation
Dougal is married to Maura which we find out upon her death.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the motto of Clan MacKenzie?
- A.
Jes suis prest
- B.
Lucco non uro
- C.
Tulach Ard
- D.
Da Mi Basia Mille
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B. Lucco non uroExplanation
Jes suid prest is the Fraser Clan motto and Tulach Ard is the MacKenzie battle cry. Da Mi Basia Mille is the inscription inside Claire's ring.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who taught Jamie to sword fight?
- A.
Dougal MacKenzie
- B.
Brian Fraser
- C.
William Murray
- D.
Ian Murray
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A. Dougal MacKenzieExplanation
Dougal taught Jamie to fight with his left hand, being a leftie also. William Murray convinced Brian to let him be taught.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who did Claire marry at the little Scottish Chapel?
- A.
Jamie
- B.
Frank
- C.
Both
- D.
Neither
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C. BothExplanation
When Claire is brought to the chapel to marry Jamie she realizes that in the future she married Frank in the same chapel only now it looks newer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is Dougal's house called in Gaelic?
- A.
Unyielding
- B.
Blessed
- C.
Steadfast
- D.
Hallowed
Correct Answer
B. BlessedExplanation
In Chapter 15, we are told that Dougal's house is called Beannachd which means Blessed in Gaelic.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Approximately, how many years older than Claire was Frank?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
15
- D.
20
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B. 10Explanation
Claire is about 5 years older than Jamie and Claire tells us that Frank was about 15 years older than Jamie making Frank about 10 years older than Claire.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who teaches Claire to wield a dirk?
- A.
Dougal
- B.
Jamie
- C.
Rupert
- D.
Murtaugh
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C. RupertExplanation
Dougal suggests the dummy for her to stab. Murtaugh thinks she should poison her victim and Rupert puts the teaching into practice. I'm not sure they mention Jamie much.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What does Claire find in Black Jack Randall's cupboard?
- A.
Tortoise shell combs
- B.
Letters from Sandringham
- C.
Horse hair brush
- D.
Love letters
- E.
Option 5
Correct Answer
A. Tortoise shell combsExplanation
She finds tortoise shell combs in his cupboard along with his wig and sand. There were letters in a drawer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Whose Bible does Jamie carry with him?
- A.
Gavin Hayes
- B.
Angus MacKenzie
- C.
Archie Hayes
- D.
Alexander MacGragor
Correct Answer
D. Alexander MacGragorExplanation
In chapter 22, Jamie shows Claire the Bible he was given at Fort William. The Bible has Alexander William Roderick MacGregor written inside it. We don't meet any of the others until much later into the series at Ardsmuir.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was Claire's rosary made out of?
- A.
Jet
- B.
Pearls
- C.
Jade
- D.
Wood
Correct Answer
A. JetExplanation
Colum gave her a Jet rosary at dinner after she birthed the horse.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What birthday did Willie give Jamie his cherrywood snake?
- A.
4th
- B.
5th
- C.
6th
- D.
7th
Correct Answer
B. 5thExplanation
Jamie tells Claire that it was for his 5th birthday that Willie gave him a carved cherrywood snake with the name Sawny on the bottom.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is Mrs. FitzGibbons first name?
- A.
Glenna
- B.
Morag
- C.
Glenda
- D.
Maura
Correct Answer
A. GlennaExplanation
We find out Mrs. Fitz's name in Chapter 31.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What was the date of Jamie's execution at Wentworth?
- A.
December 24
- B.
December 23
- C.
December 21
- D.
December 22
Correct Answer
B. December 23Explanation
Claire goes in and pulls Jamie out on the 21st of December because he is scheduled to die in 2 days.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who gave Ellen MacKenzie Fraser her bracelets?
- A.
Marcus MacRannoch
- B.
Brian Fraser
- C.
Murtaugh Fraser
- D.
Jacob MacKenzie
Correct Answer
C. Murtaugh FraserExplanation
We find out, when Claire meets MacRannoch, that he gave Ellen her pearls and that Murtaugh killed a boar during the tynchal about 30 years back and was rewarded with the tusks. Ellen's bracelets are made out of tusks.Rate this question:
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