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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 takes charge of the household staff after the death of Lizzie's baby?

2. What does Mack give the Indians in exchange for their guide services?

3. Who thwarts Lizzie's party?

4. Why can Lizzie not speak on Mack's behalf?

5. What is the name of the prison where Peg and Cora are sent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

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

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

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

8. How has Lizzie's relationship with Jay been affected by the mining situation at High Glen?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Follett use the literary technique of local color in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in Scottish establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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

Create a brief character study of Mack McAsh. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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