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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 does Madam Lockton blame when Mr. Lockton fights with her for packing her bags?

2. Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?

3. What does Isabel decide she must do?

4. What is Mrs. Lockton's tendency towards her slaves?

5. Who are the Life Guards?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Isabel goes and talks to Colonel Regen?

2. Why does Isabel ask the pastor for work?

3. What does a soldier find when he searches the linen chest?

4. What does Becky Berry tell Isabel about Ruth?

5. What does Colonel Regen ask Isabel to do and how does he make it possible for her to travel about without being picked up?

6. How does Mr. Lockton flee his home, and what does he do when his wife tries to go with him?

7. What does Isabel struggle to do as she is working about the house?

8. How does Isabel get into a secretive meeting of the Loyalists, and what how does she conduct herself?

9. Why is Isabel terrified when Lockton is released from jail, and why did she need not worry?

10. What does Isabel do the night of the first Loyalist meeting after the household members have gone to sleep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of freedom in "Chains". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with freedom? Why? What are some symbols of freedom? Symbols of slavery? What characters are free? Why are they free?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "Chains". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of growing up and personal responsibility in "Chains". How does Isabel grow up? How does she try to get others to help her out of her situation? How does she finally end up taking responsibility for helping herself?

Essay Topic 2

Over the course of "Chains", Isabel grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. "Chains" might be considered a slice of Isabel's "coming of age" story. It might be said that "Chains" is a "bildungsroman" of Isabel. Discuss the following:

1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Isabel as he changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, young woman. What are the significant events that change Isabel?

3. After thoroughly analyzing Isabel's growth throughout "Chains", do you think Chains could be considered Isabel's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?

4. Are there any other characters in "Chains" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Chains"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Chains" including why you believe it is so. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Chains" and your own live to support your opinion.

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