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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. Why is Mack going to Edinburgh?

3. Companies will no longer hire Mack because _____________________.

4. Why is Lennox upset about Mack?

5. Where is Mack taken after he is captured?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is life like for Mack in London?

5. Why have the Jamissons returned to High Glen?

6. Why does Mack have to rescue Lizzie after the hanging?

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

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

9. What is Mack's first priority after the firedamp alarm sounds?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jay and Mack. Both men want influence over Lizzie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in fiction? What other similarities and differences are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How is life different for someone like Mack who has no real family structure and support?

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