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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. How does Jay feel about Mack working in the house?

2. What revelation does the minister have for Lizzie?

3. What does Lizzie ask Jay to do?

4. Who arrives unexpectedly at Mockjack Hall?

5. What does Mack ask Lizzie to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do Mack and Lizzie enlist the help of an Indian to serve as a guide?

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

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

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

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

10. What advice does Mack give to Lizzie after the death of her baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How is life different for someone like Mack who has no real family structure and support?

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

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.

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