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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 Sir George's wife want him to give to Jay as a wedding gift?

2. When can Esther leave Scotland?

3. What does the owner of High Glen use as a paperweight?

4. Why can Sir George not give the Barbados plantation to Jay?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Mack McAsh introduced in the story?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Lizzie call off the wedding?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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

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