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1 You accidentally travel back in time to 1743 Scotland. A Highlander finds you unfamiliar. What do you do?
- Panic and demand to be taken to the nearest town (or back to your car).
- Pretend you're a lost French traveler and try to blend in.
- Claim you're a healer and ask to see anyone who is sick or injured.
- Speak cautiously, observe their customs, and reveal only small bits of truth.
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2 A man has a deep sword cut on his arm, bleeding badly. You have no modern supplies. What do you do?
- Use clean linen, direct pressure, and stitch it with a curved needle and boiled thread (like Claire did).
- Pour whiskey on it (as a disinfectant) and hope for the best.
- Run to find a doctor, but most are 50 miles away.
- Apply a poultice of yarrow and cobwebs (traditional remedies).
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3 The local healer accuses you of witchcraft because you know about germs. How do you respond?
- Keep quiet and let your cures speak for themselves, building trust slowly.
- Explain germ theory with scientific terms – you'll convince them!
- Defend yourself fiercely, invoking your husband's protection and your own reputation.
- Flee the village and live in the woods alone.
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4 You witness a Redcoat soldier about to assault a young woman. What's your move?
- Yell for help and try to physically intervene.
- Sneak away and inform the closest Highlander laird.
- Use a hidden knife or blunt object to stop him, risking your own safety.
- Pretend you saw nothing – you're a guest in this time.
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5 You're caught in a sudden Highland blizzard with no shelter. What do you prioritize?
- Build a snow shelter (quinzee) and huddle with any available horses or animals for warmth.
- Keep walking; maybe you'll find a cave.
- Find a large tree to block wind and make a fire with your tinderbox.
- Use your plaid as a tent and pray until dawn.
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6 A child has a fever and a swollen throat – likely diphtheria. Without antibiotics, what's your plan?
- Make a steam tent, use honey and garlic, and keep them hydrated – but you know the odds are grim.
- Search for moldy bread to extract penicillin (like Claire's moldy orange trick).
- Administer bloodletting, as most physicians do.
- Use comfrey poultices and elderberry syrup – traditional but not curative.
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7 You're invited to dinner at Castle Leoch. The table manners are rough. How do you handle it?
- Eat with your hands, compliment the haggis, and skip the 20th-century etiquette.
- Insist on a fork and napkin – they'll appreciate your sophistication.
- Watch others and copy what they do, even if it means drinking from a shared bowl.
- Stay silent and eat very little, claiming you're not hungry.
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8 A Redcoat patrol stops you on the road and asks about Jacobite movements. What do you say?
- Pretend to be a simple English widow who knows nothing about clans or politics.
- Offer false information to protect the Highlanders.
- Tell the truth because you fear being arrested.
- Flirt your way out of the situation and change the subject.
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9 You're injured and a Highland woman offers a poultice of moldy bread and cobwebs. Do you accept?
- Yes – you recall that certain molds inhibit bacteria, and cobwebs are antiseptic (but you'd rather have modern antibiotics).
- No, you'd rather let the wound air out and hope for the best.
- Ask her to boil the cobwebs first and then use honey as well.
- Accept it reluctantly – you have no better option, but you're skeptical.
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10 You learn that the Battle of Culloden is approaching. What do you do?
- Try to warn the clan chief, but with careful words (you can't change history).
- Flee to France with anyone who will listen; avoid the disaster entirely.
- Stay put and prepare herbal medicines for the inevitable wounded.
- Panic and try to find the nearest standing stone to go home.
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11 A landlord demands you marry a cruel man to 'protect' you. What's your strategy?
- Negotiate for a contract that gives you independence and property rights (rare but possible).
- Poison his whisky with nightshade (fictional but dramatic).
- Run away to a nearby convent or seek protection from a rival laird.
- Call his bluff and challenge him to a duel (knowing you can shoot).
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12 You're lost in the Highlands with only a knife and a wool plaid. Your first survival action is?
- Find a stream, follow it downhill, and look for edible plants like dandelion and nettles.
- Build a shelter using branches and the plaid, then make a signal fire.
- Walk in a straight line hoping to hit a road within a day.
- Use the knife to craft a fishing hook and spear – protein first.
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Quiz: Could You Survive As Outlander's Sassenach?
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The True Sassenach – You'd Thrive in the 18th Century
You possess Claire's wit, resourcefulness, and medical knowledge. You'd navigate clan rivalries, treat illnesses with herbal remedies, and even charm a Highlander like Jamie Fraser. The past would fear you, not the other way around. - Quiz result
The Resilient Outsider – You'd Survive, But It Won't Be Easy
You have grit and adaptability, but the harsh realities of 18th-century Scotland might overwhelm you at times. With a strong ally and a bit of luck, you could carve out a life—but expect plenty of close calls, illness, and culture shock. - Quiz result
The Doomed Visitor – You'd Likely Perish
Unfortunately, you lack the necessary skills or temperament for the Highlands. Between clan feuds, disease, and the looming Jacobite rising, your chances are slim. Best to stay far away from any ancient standing stones.
