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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 does the owner of High Glen use as a paperweight?

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

3. What is Lizzie's last name?

4. What preoccupies Jay's mind during the deer hunt?

5. Sir George says that Mack is a born _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is life like for Mack in London?

2. How is Mack McAsh introduced in the story?

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

4. Why have the Jamissons returned to High Glen?

5. How do the Jamissons insure that Mack becomes Jamisson property?

6. What does Lizzie do when Mack is knocked unconscious during the fight?

7. Describe Mack's terrifying experience burning off the gas in the mine.

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

9. What deal does Lady Alicia try to strike with her husband regarding Jay and his management of the coal on the Hallim land?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

At the core of A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM is the study of a father and son relationship. Define the relationship between Jay and his father. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Jay's life? How does Jay come to terms with this primary relationship?

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