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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. Why does Jay go to Williamsburg?

2. Which relative does Jay meet while in Williamsburg?

3. Where does Mack ride to to buy some oats?

4. Who has been killed in a mining accident?

5. In exchange for being sent to America instead of being hanged, _____________ tells Jamisson where Mack lives.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Mack and Lizzie enlist the help of an Indian to serve as a guide?

2. How has Lizzie's relationship with Jay been affected by the mining situation at High Glen?

3. What do the men determine about Mack and Lizzie's whereabouts after they find Peg?

4. How does Mack begin to prepare for an escape from Mockjack Hall?

5. Why does Jay not see himself as the overseer at Mockjack Hall?

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

7. What is Mack's fate in the colonies?

8. What advice does Mack give to Lizzie after the death of her baby?

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

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

Follett uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Scotland using only your recall of Follett's descriptions. How do you visualize Scotland now that you have read A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Mack and Lizzie's lives. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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