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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 old was Mack when he first started working in the mines?

2. What is the name of the horse given to Jay by his father?

3. What does Mack have to do before he can leave the mine?

4. According to the law, if a man over twenty-one works in the mine for ________________, he becomes the property of the owner.

5. Who of the following is NOT one of the last three people in the mines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mack's code about not letting anyone cheat him and how does that impact him and others?

2. Why do the Jamissons enter into a conspiracy about the coal that Lizzie cannot know about?

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

4. What is life like for Mack in London?

5. Which one of the Jamisson sons does Lizzie agree to marry and why?

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

7. What does Mack do that makes the Jamissons wary of him?

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

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

10. What makes Lizzie change her mind about going through with the wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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