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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color was the belt that Mistress Lockley had in her hand when she was disciplining Beauty?

2. Nicolas tells Beauty that she will return to her regular __________ once she leaves the room after seeing Tristan.

3. The Captain describes ____________ as one of the wildest slaves he's known, broke and ran through the forest when the slave was ordered to strip.

4. The words that Jerard shares with Tristan unnerve him, but at the same time, he realizes that he also ____________ what he is saying.

5. Nicolas asks Tristan if Tristan hates him for having him __________ at the public turntable.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The auctions have become a bit of public sport for the villagers, causing quite a stir when they occur each year.

Part 1: Why do you think the villagers enjoy the auctions so much?

Part 2: Do you think that the villagers should be allowed to attend the slave auctions?

Part 3: How do you think that slaves feel about having all of the villagers around to see them at the auctions?

Essay Topic 2

The humiliation the slaves suffer during their lives is palpable in the story, with slaves feeling lower and lower as they are mistreated.

Part 1: Do you think that the slaves need to be humiliated in order to become obedient?

Part 2: Why is being humiliated such a painful experience for a slave?

Part 3: How do you think you would change if you were humiliated day after day?

Essay Topic 3

The many rules that the slaves have to follow cause them to be completely degraded and controlled.

Part 1: What is the goal of the training of these slaves?

Part 2: How do you think the rules help/hurt the training of a slave?

Part 3: Why do you think that there are so many rules for the slaves to follow in their time with their owners?

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