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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. Where is Isabel when she wakes?

2. What does Isabel realize as she sees the person in #125?

3. Where is Isabel to be branded?

4. How has Isabel's situation gotten worse?

5. With what does Curzon help Isabel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there more work for Isabel after British invade New York City?

2. Where is Isabel when she is finally is alert after her branding, and why can't Isabel stay there?

3. What does Madam Lockton order Isabel to do when the British invade New York City?

4. What news does Captain Morse give Isabel to give the prisoners hope?

5. Describe Isabel's experience at the book store.

6. What does Isabel take to the prisoners, and why is she allowed to do so?

7. How does Isabel learn about Curzon being in prison and about the conditions of the prison?

8. What is Isabel's life like after returning to the Lockton household?

9. What does Lady Semour request that infuriates Madam Lockton?

10. What happens when Madam Lockton arrives at Colonel Regen's camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Chains", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Chains". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Chains" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Isabel and Curzon. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Lady Seymour and Madam Lockton. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "Chains" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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