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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. Why does Lizzie want to call off the wedding to Jay?

2. Who kicks the gun from Jay's hands during the hunt?

3. Who accompanies Lizzie to London to meet Jay?

4. What is the name of Lizzie's home?

5. What is the name of the tobacco plantation that Sir George gives to Jay and Lizzie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Jamissons insure that Mack becomes Jamisson property?

2. What is the reason Mack and the others talk about organizing a strike?

3. How does Lizzie learn about Mack's upcoming prize fight?

4. Which one of the Jamisson sons does Lizzie agree to marry and why?

5. What does Jay's mother tell him about her beginning feelings of hatred for her husband Sir George?

6. What is the reason for the contentious nature between Jay and Robert?

7. What deal does Lady Alicia try to strike with her husband regarding Jay and his management of the coal on the Hallim land?

8. How is Mack McAsh introduced in the story?

9. What is Mack's code about not letting anyone cheat him and how does that impact him and others?

10. What is the year-and-a-day law?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the core of A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM is the study of a father and son relationship. Define the relationship between Jay and his father. Why was it so combative? What long-term effect did the relationship have on Jay's life? How does Jay come to terms with this primary relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mack McAsh. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 3

Follett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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