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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 news does Jay share with his mother?

2. What is mined in the local mines?

3. With whom does Lizzie attend the event advertised in the flyer?

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

5. What is a firedamp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is life like for Mack in London?

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

6. Why have the Jamissons returned to High Glen?

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

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

9. For what occasion does Lizzie decide to dress as a man in Chapter 14?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follett uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Scotland using only your recall of Follett's descriptions. How do you visualize Scotland now that you have read A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

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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