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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 sentence do Cora and Peg receive?

2. What is Mack's final punishment?

3. Why does Jay go to Williamsburg?

4. How did Peg kill the farmer who tried to rape her?

5. What has Mack prepared for his escape?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lizzie feel forced to comply with the deal made between Gordonson and Sir George?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

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

Conflict takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Follett's writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM.

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