Outlander Read-A-Long: Week 2 (Ch. 8-14) Answers

Week 2 of the Read-A-Long is now over. Hope you all had fun answering the questions I gave you for Chapters 8-14. If you'd like, you can check out my answers below.

Chapter 8 – 14 Questions & Answers

1. Claire has been given the task of healer at the castle. She must adapt her nursing skills for the time and learn what herbs and etc. will cure each particular ailment that is presented to her. Do you have any home remedies that were passed down to you (cure for a cold, bee sting or what have you)?

My dad is a doctor so you would think I would be able to answer this question better but honestly the only thing I can think of is tea with lemon or honey to calm a sore throat or mild cough. My mother-in-law is from Europe and she has lots more home remedies but of course I can’t think of any off the top of my head.

2. What do you think would be the biggest challenge of living in the past? (Clothing, hygiene, food, etiquette or etc.)

For me it’s a toss-up between hygiene (I’m not sure I could live without indoor plumbing and hot showers) and not having equal rights as a woman. Being told who to marry and feeling like the only value I have is giving my husband sons.

3. Do you have a favorite character, scene or quote so far? If so, share it with us.

I’m sure this won’t come as a surprise to anyone but Jamie is by far my favorite character. In these chapters I have two quotes that stuck out for me.

The serious one:

“There are things that I canna tell you, at least not yet. And I'll ask nothing of ye that ye canna give me. But what I would ask of ye---when you do tell me something, let it be the truth. And I'll promise ye the same. We have nothing now between us, save---respect, perhaps. And I think that respect has maybe room for secrets, but not for lies. Do ye agree?”

The one that made me giggle:

“Where did you learn to kiss like that?” I said, a little breathless. He grinned and pulled me close again. “I said I was a virgin, not a monk,” he said, kissing me again. “If I find I need guidance, I’ll ask.”

4. What did you think about the addition of the blood bond in the wedding ceremony? Is this something you would do with the one you love?

In theory I think the blood bond is romantic but in reality I probably would have fainted. Blood makes me really queasy. Now matching tattoos I could totally do. lol

5. Are you reading along closely with the scheduled chapters or are you ahead or behind?

I have read ahead. I am currently on Part Four – Chapter 24. I was trying not to get too far ahead but sometimes Jamie just calls to me.

 

To get this week's questions for Chapters 15-21 head over to Tangled Up in Blue and Jess will hook you up with those. 

Also don't forget the official Twitter hashtag for the read along is #OutlanderRA – You can use it to tweet your read along posts, updates or just comment about the book while reading it! Happy Read-A-Long Everyone!