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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. Who comes to the cell window when Isabel calls for Curzon?

2. When does Becky say has happened to Ruth?

3. How bad is the fire to which Isabel awakes one morning?

4. How does Isabel respond to Becky's news?

5. Who asks to meet with Isabel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isabel hear other slaves speaking of concerning the Loyalists?

2. What does Lady Semour request that infuriates Madam Lockton?

3. To what horror does Isabel awaken one morning and how is Lady Seymour responding to the emergency?

4. Why is there more work for Isabel after British invade New York City?

5. What happens on Sunday that has Madam Lockton elated?

6. What is Isabel startled to hear about Curzon?

7. What does Isabel take to the prisoners, and why is she allowed to do so?

8. What does Becky tell Isabel about Ruth?

9. How does Isabel save Lady Seymour's life?

10. What does Madam Lockton order Isabel to do when the British invade New York City?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Chains", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Chains". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Chains" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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