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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. What does Mfecane mean?

2. What is a Trekboer?

3. What is the Old Seeker's spear made out of in Chapter Two?

4. For what purpose are the small San people enslaved and used by the people of Zimbabwe?

5. Who does Old Seeker want Nxumalo to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Venloo Commandos, and how do they fare in their skirmishes with the English?

2. What is the Dark Time referred to in Chapter Seven, and what is its affect on Shaka's relationship with Nxumalo?

3. What is Philip Saltwood hired to do and where does he eventually find what he is seeking?

4. Explain the history of the Saltwood family in England.

5. Why is Daniel Nxumalo arrested?

6. What conflicts does Philip Saltwood observe in South Africa during his stay there?

7. Explain the trade established between the city of Zimbabwe and the Arabians.

8. What is the significance of Zimbabwe's origins to Cecil Rhodes' arguments for English rule of South Africa?

9. What brings Lodevicus Van Doorn's wife Rebecca into conflict with her in-laws?

10. What messages do the English send the Voortrekkers in Chapter Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In some generations in The Covenant, literacy is not of primary importance. Discuss the concept of education in The Covenant. Cite examples to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss symbolism and metaphor in The Covenant. Give three examples of symbolism in the plays in this book and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the San tribe, the Xhosa tribe, and the Zulu tribe. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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