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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 Sally-Anne have to crash land the Cessna as they are fleeing from the prison break?

2. How do Craig, Sally-Anne, Sarah and Tungata stay calm while in Lobengula's tomb?

3. After traveling through the desert and being near exhaustion, why do Craig and Sally-Anne abandon the rifle and ammunition they are carrying?

4. What poisonous snake does Peter use to torture Tungata?

5. Where do Craig and the warriors stop for help on their way to the prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the contains of Nikolai's briefcase.

2. What parts of the Zimbabwe terrain help or hinder their get away?

3. How does Craig convince some rebels to help him free Tungata?

4. What good happens at the end of the book?

5. How do Craig, Captain Nbebi and Sally-Anne work together to try and avoid being killed?

6. When Sarah meets Craig and Sally-Anne at the hotel, what does she tell them about Tungata?

7. Explain the escape of Craig, Sally-Anne, Tungata and Sarah after Peter is led to the cavern.

8. Who is Colonel Nikolai Bukharin?

9. What are Craig, Sally-Anne, Tungata and Sarah's escape options?

10. What is Craig's best plan for success in rescuing Tungata from prison and does it happen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sally-Anne and Craig's relationship begins when she arrives in Africa. Answer the following questions:

1) Why was there tension between Sally-Anne and Craig before she arrived in Africa?

2) What happened to end the tension between them?

3) Based on their interaction while they were with Peter, do you think their friendship with continue? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Choose three of the following characters and write about their role (victim, helper, etc.) in Peter's scheme: Craig, Sally-Anne, Buster, Shadrach, Captain Nbebi, the third brigade.

Essay Topic 3

Colonel Bukharin has a well thought out plan on how to find Peter guilty of his crimes. Write an essay describing who Colonel Bukharin is and what his plan is to catch Peter. Be sure to include specific details from the book.

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