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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. What has Sir Jamisson not done to insure miner safety?

2. What do the Jamissons want from Lizzie's family?

3. Which of the following does Lizzie NOT do for Mack?

4. What does Delaney advise Mack to do?

5. What is the name of Lizzie's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lady Hallim's advice regarding Jay's growing interest in Lizzie?

2. What are Mack's plans for leaving Scotland?

3. How does Mack learn that he is a free man?

4. What does Jay's mother tell him about her beginning feelings of hatred for her husband Sir George?

5. What is the year-and-a-day law?

6. What is the content of the Prologue in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM?

7. What topics does Jay need to speak to his father about while in London?

8. How does Lizzie learn about Mack's upcoming prize fight?

9. What is the reason for the contentious nature between Jay and Robert?

10. Why have the Jamissons returned to High Glen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two examples about greed in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of greed.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Follett's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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