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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 does Isabel respond to Becky's news?
2. How has Isabel's situation improved?
3. What does Lady Seymour give Isabel on Christmas?
4. How does Lady Seymour twist her ankle?
5. Where does Isabel go when she runs out of the Lockton home?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Isabel take to the prisoners, and why is she allowed to do so?
2. How does Isabel learn about Curzon being in prison and about the conditions of the prison?
3. Why is there more work for Isabel after British invade New York City?
4. How does Isabel save Lady Seymour's life?
5. Describe Isabel's experience at the book store.
6. What does Madam Lockton order Isabel to do when the British invade New York City?
7. What happens on Sunday that has Madam Lockton elated?
8. Who comes to the window of the prison when Isabel calls for Curzon?
9. What news does Captain Morse give Isabel to give the prisoners hope?
10. What is Isabel's life like after returning to the Lockton household?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Chains" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Chains" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Chains" a successful novel? What about young teens?
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
Characters are an important part of what makes "Chains" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Isabel. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Madam Lockton. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mr. Lockton. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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