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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Smith have in Part One?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

2. What body part of Gleeson's is destroyed?
(a) His jaw.
(b) His wrist.
(c) His elbow.
(d) His foot.

3. How long does Liesel Von Bishop stay away from Africa?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two and a half years.
(d) One year.

4. What is the result of Smith's return to his farm in Part Two, Chapter Three?
(a) Smith joins the army.
(b) Smith takes out a bank loan.
(c) Smith decides to leave Africa permanently.
(d) Smith returns to his family.

5. How many telegrams did Felix's family receive about Gabriel?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

6. In Part Two, Chapter Four, Gabriel is on a ship heading from India to where?
(a) Serbia.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Africa.

7. What mode of transportation does Smith use in Part One?
(a) Bike.
(b) Train.
(c) Car.
(d) Airplane.

8. Why does Cobb return home?
(a) To go back to school.
(b) A funeral.
(c) To take care of his ill father.
(d) A wedding.

9. What is Liesl's role at the hospital?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A candystriper.
(d) A nurse.

10. What is the name of Gabriel's doctor?
(a) Dr. Deppe.
(b) Dr. Tarnga.
(c) Dr. Dremme.
(d) Dr. Mohna.

11. At Amory's party, what are Amory and Felix arguing over?
(a) What music to play.
(b) Who will leave the party to get ice.
(c) What appetizers to serve.
(d) Felix being at the party.

12. What nationality burned down Smith's farm?
(a) British.
(b) Germans.
(c) American.
(d) African.

13. Who burns Smith's crops?
(a) Von Bishop.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Roosevelt.

14. What university is Felix set to attend?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Yale.

15. Where is Walter Smith from?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Florida.
(d) New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. The opening scene in the novel takes place:

2. What is the name of the army Walter joins?

3. Why does Smith think Wheech-Browning is coming to his farm?

4. The British attack on Tanga is a __________________.

5. Who escorts Bilderbeck to see Gabriel?

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