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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. Any grandchild born within a year of Sir George's death will receive _______________ of the estate.

2. What does the man from the Secretary of State's office want to do to Mack?

3. Jay and his men figure that Mack and Lizzie will ____________________.

4. What does Lizzie ask Jay to do?

5. News arrives that _______________ has died.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Lizzie's relationship with Jay been affected by the mining situation at High Glen?

2. What are the circumstances that have Peg seeking shelter at Mockjack Hall?

3. What does Lizzie learn about Jay's affairs with slave girls?

4. Why is Lizzie unable to speak for Mack who is in prison?

5. What advice does Mack give to Lizzie after the death of her baby?

6. What is the fate of the prisoners in the colonies?

7. Why does Sir Philip Armstrong of the Secretary of State's office visit the Jamissons?

8. Why do Mack, Lizzie, and Peg decide to leave their wagon and belongings behind during their escape?

9. What is the outcome of the trials for Cora, Peg, and Mack?

10. Why does Lizzie decide to testify on Mack's behalf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follett uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe Scotland using only your recall of Follett's descriptions. How do you visualize Scotland now that you have read A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the two overall settings for the novel. Why does Follett use the settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Lizzie Hallim. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

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