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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. What happens to Jay when he is with Cora?

3. What sentence do Cora and Peg receive?

4. Who has arranged Jay's mortgage loan?

5. In exchange for being sent to America instead of being hanged, _____________ tells Jamisson where Mack lives.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

3. Why is Lizzie unable to speak for Mack who is in prison?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 2

Follett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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