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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the ship carrying the prisoners to reach the colonies?

2. Who has been killed in a mining accident?

3. What do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg have to leave behind to make better time?

4. Why does Jay go to Williamsburg?

5. What has Mack prepared for his escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who delivers Lizzie's baby, and what are the circumstances surrounding the birth?

2. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

3. Why does Lizzie decide to run away with Mack?

4. What preparations has Mack made for his escape and what prevents him from going?

5. What are the circumstances that have Peg seeking shelter at Mockjack Hall?

6. What does Lizzie learn about Jay's affairs with slave girls?

7. Why is Lizzie unable to speak for Mack who is in prison?

8. What advice does Lady Alicia give Jay regarding Sir George's will?

9. Why do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg decide to leave their wagon and belongings behind during their escape?

10. Why does Lizzie feel forced to comply with the deal made between Gordonson and Sir George?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jay Jamisson. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Mack spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How is life different for someone like Mack who has no real family structure and support?

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