What does the term 'English Chris' mean?
This is when Chris speaks with an English accent rather than a Scottish one
Chris would prefer life on the farm to a career
This is the side of Chris which loves books and learning
How does Chris feel after John Guthrie dies?
She forgives him for his ill treatment of her and remembers his finest aspects
She feels that she will never forgive him for threatening her sexually
She cannot forgive him, but understands why he behaved as he did
How is Chris's relationship with Ewan best described?
They find one another highly attractive physically, but argue a great deal
She loves him deeply, but is disappointed he is not on the same intellectual level as she is
They are soul mates in every way: physically, spiritually, intellectually
How does John Guthrie feel at the end of his life?
He dies an embittered man as he feels the life of crofters is changing completely
He dies tired but happy, knowing he has worked hard for his family and done his best
He dies feeling frustrated that his illness has prevented him joining in the progress being made in farming
What is Ewan's attitude to the land?
He puts up with the farm work because he is good at it
He hates the cold and hard work of the farm
He loves the land as if it were a part of him
How is Long Rob's character best summed up?
Calm, cheerful and brave
Impetuous and quick-tempered, prone to getting into fights
Dour and anti-social but loyal to his friends
Chae is called one of the handiest billies in Kinraddie. What does this mean?
one of the handiest billies in Kinraddie
Chae is one of the most aggressive men in Kinraddie
Chae is one of the most obliging men in Kinraddie
Chae is one of the most efficient workers in Kinraddie
Why does Jean Guthrie take her own life?
She is pregnant and cannot face the thought of undergoing another labour
John beats her and she cannot take any more
She has been depressed since leaving the farm at Echt which she loved
What advice does Jean give to Chris about which path in life she should follow?
She should work hard at school and aim to go to university
She should work on the farm, but study at night and in her free time
She should abandon all book learning and devote herself to the land
Which animal is Reverend Gibbon repeatedly compared to?
A black cat
A pig
A bull