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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. Where does Mack ride to to buy some oats?

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

3. What does Lizzie ask Jay to do?

4. What is Mack's final punishment?

5. What river do Mack and Lizzie reach in Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg decide to leave their wagon and belongings behind during their escape?

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

3. How was Mack set up to be arrested?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Follett uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Scotland using only your recall of Follett's descriptions. How do you visualize Scotland now that you have read A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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