Are the characters distinctly drawn--do they seem real people of flesh
and blood?
How is Ellen's character displayed?
Do you feel any sympathy for Roderick Dhu? Does your impression of his
character improve (pp. 96, 98, 99, 182, 188, 195, and 241)?
Was Douglas an historical character?
Is the character of James Fitz-James true to James V of Scotland?
Is Allan-bane representative of the place in the ancient Scottish clan
which the minstrel had?