"Kidnapped" Quiz
A young man is taken against his will, leading to a thrilling adventure across Scotland in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped."
classics | Published in 2009
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Test your knowledge about the book "Kidnapped". We have come up with 11 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- Discuss the role of friendship in the novel 'Kidnapped'. How do the relationships between characters like David Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart, or David and Ebenezer Balfour, shape the events of the story?
- Analyze the character of Alan Breck Stewart in 'Kidnapped'. How does his Highland heritage influence his actions and motivations throughout the novel?
- In 'Kidnapped', David Balfour goes through a significant transformation from a naive young man to a more self-reliant and mature individual. Discuss the events and experiences that contribute to David's growth as a character.
- Religion is an important theme in 'Kidnapped'. Explore how religious beliefs and conflicts shape the actions and relationships of the characters, such as David Balfour and Hoseason.
- In 'Kidnapped', the setting plays a crucial role in the development of the plot and the atmosphere of the story. Analyze the impact of the Scottish landscape on the events and characters in the novel.
- Discuss the theme of justice in 'Kidnapped'. How do the concepts of justice and morality influence the decisions made by characters like David Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart throughout their adventure?
- The historical context of 'Kidnapped' is essential to understanding the conflicts and motivations of the characters. Explore the political tensions between the Highlanders and Lowlanders portrayed in the novel.
- Stevenson uses the motif of duality throughout 'Kidnapped'. Discuss how the contrast between characters like David Balfour and Ebenezer Balfour, Alan Breck Stewart and Captain Hoseason, or the Highlanders and Lowlanders, adds depth to the story.
- Explore the significance of loyalty in 'Kidnapped'. How do the actions of characters like Alan Breck Stewart and James Stewart exemplify the importance of loyalty and honor in the novel?
