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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. Mack finds a map of _______________ which he studies to plan an escape.

3. Who arrives unexpectedly at Mockjack Hall?

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

5. Who is Tony Tambala?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Lizzie learn about Jay's affairs with slave girls?

6. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study of Jay Jamisson. 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 3

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.

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