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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. Who accompanies Mack to Fredericksburg in Chapter 29?

2. What do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg have to leave behind to make better time?

3. What happens to Jay after the first tobacco crop?

4. What are Peg's feelings for Mack?

5. How many Indians are watching Mack and Lizzie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of overcoming injustice will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of overcoming injustice throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the two overall settings for the novel. Why does Follett use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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