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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. How has Isabel's situation improved?
2. How many homes are destroyed that night?
3. What happens that causes the Patriots to leave New York City?
4. What is to be branded on Isabel?
5. What does Colonel Regen avoid doing as he hands over Isabel to Madam Lockton?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Isabel's physical state when she awakes after returning from Colonel Regen's camp?
2. What happens on Sunday that has Madam Lockton elated?
3. Why do Isabel's days become a little easier?
4. Describe Isabel's experience at the book store.
5. What gives Isabel a chance to go to the prison more easily?
6. Who comes to the window of the prison when Isabel calls for Curzon?
7. What does Isabel take to the prisoners, and why is she allowed to do so?
8. What is Isabel's life like after returning to the Lockton household?
9. How does Isabel learn about Curzon being in prison and about the conditions of the prison?
10. What is Isabel startled to hear about Curzon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Chains", questions that Anderson most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Anderson's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Anderson's probable agenda concerning that idea.
3. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
4. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
5. Research the life of Anderson and see if/where her life may have influenced her writing.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Once again, Isabel is forced to deliver messages for various soldiers, putting herself in constant danger, to help care for those she loves. Initially, Isabel began this mission to save Ruth, but now she continues endangering herself to repay the debt she feels toward Curzon. Without Curzon, Isabel does not believe she would have survived the branding. It was Curzon who alerted Lady Seymour to her punishment, ensuring that she had a safe place to recover. Isabel knows she must deliver these messages as a way of thanking him.
1. What do you think of someone who keeps putting herself in danger for others? Use examples from "Chains" and your own life to support your answer.
2. Do you think the debt Isabel owes Curzon for talking to Lady Seymour is large enough for Isabel to be risking her life to help him in prison? Why or why not? Use examples from "Chains" and your own life to support your answer.
3. Considering that Isabel is a slave and has seen so much hate and immorality in her young life how do you think she has acquired such high standards of conduct and morality? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
4. What do you think it says about Curzon's character that he would ask Isabel to deliver messages when she's already been branded for helping the Patriots before? Use examples from "Chains" and your own life to support your answer.
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