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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 decision does Lizzie make after Jay beats her?

2. Mack finds a map of _______________ which he studies to plan an escape.

3. Who delivers Lizzie's baby?

4. What happens to Jay when he is with Cora?

5. What does the man from the Secretary of State's office want to do to Mack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the nature of the problems between Lizzie and Lennox?

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

4. How does Mack begin to prepare for an escape from Mockjack Hall?

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

6. Why do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg decide to leave their wagon and belongings behind during their escape?

7. Does Jay feel it is worth his time to hunt for Lizzie?

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

9. Why does Lizzie decide to run away with Mack?

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

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

Mack spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Jay and Mack. Both men want influence over Lizzie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in fiction? What other similarities and differences are there between the two characters?

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