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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 many homes are destroyed that night?
2. What is Lady Seymour trying to do when Isabel finds her?
3. What does Lady Seymour give Isabel on Christmas?
4. What is the stimulation that Curzon will be cared for by another prisoner?
5. What does Isabel do when Curzon visits her?
Short Essay Questions
1. To what horror does Isabel awaken one morning and how is Lady Seymour responding to the emergency?
2. Why is there more work for Isabel after British invade New York City?
3. What news does Captain Morse give Isabel to give the prisoners hope?
4. How does Isabel feel towards and treat Curzon?
5. What gives Isabel a chance to go to the prison more easily?
6. What does Isabel hear other slaves speaking of concerning the Loyalists?
7. What is Isabel's life like after returning to the Lockton household?
8. What does Becky tell Isabel about Ruth?
9. Where is Isabel when she is finally is alert after her branding, and why can't Isabel stay there?
10. Who comes to the window of the prison when Isabel calls for Curzon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Chains". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Anderson chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Anderson chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Anderson's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Anderson use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme.)
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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