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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. Why is Jay in hot pursuit of Lizzie?

2. Who delivers Lizzie's baby?

3. What has Mack prepared for his escape?

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

5. Whom did Jay tell Armstrong he could find?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are the terms of Sir George's will?

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

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

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

9. Why does Peg run away during the escape with Mack and Lizzie?

10. How is Cora blackmailed into giving up Mack's location?

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

Describe the two overall settings for the novel. Why does Follett use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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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