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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 is the name of the tavern Mack stops at in Fredericksburg?

2. What is the name of the man whom Peg killed?

3. Jay and Lizzie's first tobacco crop is labeled as _________________.

4. Why does Jay go to Williamsburg?

5. Who accompanies Mack to Fredericksburg in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances that have Peg seeking shelter at Mockjack Hall?

2. What does Lizzie learn about Jay's affairs with slave girls?

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. What does Mack learn about what has happened to Cora?

6. What do the men determine about Mack and Lizzie's whereabouts after they find Peg?

7. How do Jay's political views alienate him from his Virginia neighbors?

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

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

10. What is the fate of the prisoners in the colonies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the core of A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM is the study of a father and son relationship. Define the relationship between Jay and his father. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Jay's life? How does Jay come to terms with this primary relationship?

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

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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