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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. Whom does Mack plan on taking with him when he escapes?

2. What is notable about Lizzie's baby?

3. Who thwarts Lizzie's party?

4. The minister who visits Lizzie in London is the pastor of the church in ______________.

5. Whom does Lizzie's mother marry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

At the core of A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM is the study of a father and son relationship. Define the relationship between Jay and his father. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Jay's life? How does Jay come to terms with this primary relationship?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mack spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

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