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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 is the area at the Population Police Headquarters where the TV interviews take place over the few days that Luke is there?

2. Two of the major events that led to the governmental overthrow were events Luke was involved in. What was the first?

3. In Chapter 31, Luke rides what horse to the stage?

4. In Chapter 30, Luke believes that nothing has changed and that he will be what part of society forever?

5. Who stands to protect Luke as he stands on stage in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luke attempt to convince himself in Chapter 26? What lends doubt to this thought?

2. What do the horse stables represent to Luke? How is this explored in Chapter 21?

3. What role does Jenny play in Luke's plan in Chapter 30? What is foreshadowed in the end of this chapter?

4. What does Luke initially do in order to try to sway the public in Chapter 29? Why?

5. Who does Luke recognize on the stage giving testimony in Chapter 27?

6. What internal struggle does the protagonist face in Chapter 23? How does he feel about the changing government?

7. What fears and internal conflicts does the protagonist face in Chapter 19? Why?

8. How are Oscar and the boy from Chiutza similar? How is this illustrated in Chapter 29?

9. What is Luke's mindset when he returns to the stables in Chapter 30? Why?

10. What symbolism does the author employ in Chapter 32? What fears does Luke face?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the theme of oppression in the novel. How have the villagers been oppressed by the Population Police in Chapter 15? What is symbolic about the celebration meal eaten by Luke and the villagers? How does this represent oppression?

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