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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. Where do Mack and the men meet during the strike?

2. What is notable about Lizzie's baby?

3. Who visits the Jamissons from the Secretary of State's office?

4. What can Mack tell about Lizzie when he sees her riding her horse?

5. What are Peg's feelings for Mack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mack's fate in the colonies?

2. Why does Lizzie decide to testify on Mack's behalf?

3. Why does Peg run away during the escape with Mack and Lizzie?

4. What is the outcome of the trials for Cora, Peg, and Mack?

5. How is Cora blackmailed into giving up Mack's location?

6. How has Lizzie's relationship with Jay been affected by the mining situation at High Glen?

7. Who delivers Lizzie's baby, and what are the circumstances surrounding the birth?

8. Why does Jay not see himself as the overseer at Mockjack Hall?

9. What advice does Lady Alicia give Jay regarding Sir George's will?

10. What preparations has Mack made for his escape and what prevents him from going?

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

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 3

Discuss Follett's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM.

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