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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. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?

2. When Bazo and Ralph part, when does Bazo tell Ralph that the two men will meet again?

3. What does the name of Bazo's son mean?

4. As Ralph, Zouga, and Jan Cheroot ride to the next ridge to continue their search, Ralph sees a flash of gold. What does Ralph see?

5. When the three men return to Cathy and Ralph's elaborate camp, who has arrived in their absence?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ralph first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest, what reason is Ralph given for the smoke he sees?

2. Why does Ruth convert to Christianity?

3. How does Robyn explain to Juba her reasons for studying her chosen disease?

4. How does Ralph feel when he first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest?

5. When Bazo returns to Gandang's kraal, he hears gunfire in the distance. Why are guns being fired?

6. To Ralph and Zouga, what is the worst kind of vermin found on the African plains and why?

7. What does Ralph think to himself when Zouga's rifle shot does not find its target, but goes low and left?

8. Ralph is told a story about why there is smoke rising. The story is a lie. What is the real reason for the smoke?

9. Before Ralph departs, why does he warn Frank Rhodes not to send any unnecessary telegrams?

10. Where is Wankie's country located?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "The Angels Weep". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main characters, and the violence portrayed in the story?

Essay Topic 2

In addition to revenge, jealousy is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by jealousy. Describe their reasons for being jealous. Is their jealousy founded? Why or why not?

b. How does jealousy affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been jealous? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Ralph Ballantyne wears different masks in the story. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Ralph Ballantyne. How would the entire plot have been affected if Ralph had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Bazo? Why is it necessary for Ralph to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

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