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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. In Chapter 25, Luke hears someone escorting __________ into the room as he lies in hiding?
2. In Chapter 29, Luke realizes that Oscar will use whatever is to his benefit to do what?
3. When Luke replays the conversation between Aldous and Oscar in Chapter 26, Luke realizes that Aldous still has power over Oscar because Aldous knows what?
4. Whose voice does Luke hear in his head encouraging him to go to the stage in Chapter 29?
5. What term refers to a set of conditions, most often of a political nature?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Luke initially do in order to try to sway the public in Chapter 29? Why?
2. How are Oscar and the boy from Chiutza similar? How is this illustrated in Chapter 29?
3. What is symbolized by the change in the weather in Chapter 22?
4. What is Luke's mindset when he returns to the stables in Chapter 30? Why?
5. Who does Luke recognize on the stage giving testimony in Chapter 27?
6. How is the scene of departure in Don's truck described in Chapter 19?
7. Who comes to join Luke in tearing down the signs in Chapter 33? What signs of hope does Luke point out?
8. What symbolism does the author employ in Chapter 32? What fears does Luke face?
9. How does the protagonist recall the Grant family in Chapter 24? Where is Luke located?
10. Who cries out from the crowd to defend Luke in Chapter 32? What does she suggest?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe, analyze and discuss the plot structure of the novel. In a traditional plot structure, what precedes the rising action? Is this the case in Among the Free? Where is the rising action? How do we know where the rising action occurs? Where is the climax, and what is revealed in the denouement?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the character of Philip Twinings in the novel. What caused Twinings to go into hiding and what is represented by his reporting the news in Chapter 19? How does the news related by Twinings on the radio in Chapter 19 relate to Luke?
Essay Topic 3
Define and identify different types of conflict the protagonist faces in the narrative. Why is Luke doubtful of himself in Chapter 10? How does this relate to inner conflict? What are the internal, external, and relational conflicts facing Luke in Chapter 10? How do these internal and external conflicts relate to one another?
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