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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. Why is Lennox upset about Mack?

2. Who accompanies Lizzie to London to meet Jay?

3. What does Delaney advise Mack to do?

4. What does Lizzie wear to attend the event?

5. What is Lizzie's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Alicia feel about Jay's decision to marry, and what does she want her husband to give Jay as a gift?

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

3. What is Lady Hallim's advice regarding Jay's growing interest in Lizzie?

4. How is Mack McAsh introduced in the story?

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

6. Why do the Jamissons enter into a conspiracy about the coal that Lizzie cannot know about?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lizzie Hallim. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two examples about greed in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of greed.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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