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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. Who harbors a runaway slave in Part I, Chapter 7?

2. Where is Alexander Kirkpatrick's wife sent to work after she is released from jail?

3. What is the name of the camp that Catesby sends his wife a letter from in Part II, Chapter 14?

4. Two years after the big storm, what is Samuel's son guarding in Part I, Chapter 2?

5. Who is Jesse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Duncan Gatewood when the storm, Cox's Snow, hits?

2. What does the judge sentence Sallie and Alexander to for being abolitionists?

3. What incident does Miss Marguerite begin with when telling her story to the young woman in Part I, Chapter 1?

4. In Part III, Chapter 28, how does Maggie, now known as Marguerite, feel about her life with Silas?

5. What happens at the military institute, where Duncan is present to hear a speech, which causes a fight?

6. What happens the third time that Jesse tries to run away from the Stratford Plantation?

7. While attending church, what does Opal beg Jack to do for her?

8. Why is the woman at the beginning of Part I, Chapter 1, traveling the countryside?

9. What happens to Uther Botkin's wife, Martha?

10. What happens to Duncan during the big battle at McDowell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jesse is one of the main characters in "Jacob's Ladder" and is a slave of Samuel Gatewood's. He has been trying to find Maggie ever since she was sold. Analyze the character of Jesse and his importance in the story. Why does Jesse keep trying to run away? How is Jesse treated as a slave? How does Jesse feel about the war? What kind of person is Jesse? How has Jesse affected Maggie?

Essay Topic 2

Cousin Molly is an interesting character in that she seems to be clinging to the past that no longer exists. She becomes very important in Sallie's life and therefore an important character in the story. Analyze the character of Cousin Molly and her effect on Sallie. How does Molly meet Sallie? Why does Molly want to help Sallie? How does Molly use her humor to help get Sallie to trust her? What kind of person is Molly? How does Molly become a lifeline for Sallie during her prison sentence?

Essay Topic 3

The resolution is of a series of events that follow the climax of the story, and therefore provides the conclusion of the story. Examine the resolution in "Jacob's Ladder", particularly how it pertains to all the different characters. Is the resolution in "Jacob's Ladder" satisfying? Should it have ended it differently? How does Jesse deal with never finding Marguerite? Compare the resolution in "Jacob's Ladder" to resolutions in other books the class has read.

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