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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 pays for Lizzie's house?

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

3. What does a man want people to do in support of John Wilkes?

4. What news does Jay share with his mother?

5. Companies will no longer hire Mack because _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is life like for Mack in London?

3. Why do the shippers boycott Mack and his gang, and what role does Lennox play in it?

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

5. What is the reason Mack and the others talk about organizing a strike?

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

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

8. How is Mack McAsh introduced in the story?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the two overall settings for the novel. Why does Follett use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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

How does Follett use the literary technique of local color in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Scottish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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