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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lanik is returned to his homeland and charged with a number of crimes, what is Lanik's sentence for committing these crimes?
(a) Death.
(b) Life imprisonment.
(c) Community restoration.
(d) Probation.

2. According to Lanik's first conversation with the highest official in the land, what do the Nkumai people sell for iron?
(a) Vessels carved from wood.
(b) The smells of the swamp.
(c) Rare tree bark.
(d) Freshly caught rain water.

3. What does the person helping Lanik give him before he departs?
(a) Money.
(b) A map.
(c) Advice.
(d) A dress.

4. What does the land of Mueller exchange for iron?
(a) Lion fur.
(b) Extra livestock.
(c) Extra limbs.
(d) Horses.

5. What must Lanik do as a result of receiving his gift from the Earth?
(a) Swim across the lake.
(b) Drink the water.
(c) Scale the mountain.
(d) Jump off the cliff.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the person taking Lanik to Nkumai, how many ambassadors are in Nkumai?

2. What do the people in Nkumai eat?

3. What secret does Lanik hold that enables him to make his escape?

4. What happens at least twice a day in Nkumai?

5. Of the currency tendered on the planet, what is the most valuable form of currency?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the young boy in the desert teach Lanik?

2. There are only a few ambassadors in Nkumai. Why?

3. Why does Lanik wish he had chosen a particular land when demanding his freedom from the slavers?

4. When Lanik finally comes to after collapsing in the desert, what occurs to help him realize that he may not die?

5. Why do the Nkumai bind their prisoners' hands with cruel bonds?

6. Describe Mwabao Mawa.

7. The group of men in the desert "heals" Lanik. What is the result of the group's healing?

8. After escaping the castle, what does Lanik learn about his double?

9. What does Lanik figure out while he is being held below deck on the slave ship?

10. Why does Lanik claim to be from the land of Bird?

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