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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 river do Mack and Lizzie reach in Chapter 40?

2. What happens to Jay when he is with Cora?

3. Jay's views on _______________ offend the dinner guests.

4. Which servant girl do Lizzie and Mack take to the doctor in Fredericksburg?

5. Whom did Jay tell Armstrong he could find?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Sir Philip Armstrong of the Secretary of State's office visit the Jamissons?

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

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

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

8. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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