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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The opening scene in the novel takes place:
(a) Swimming in a pond.
(b) In a dream sequence.
(c) In a jail cell.
(d) On a train.

2. What is the name of the army Walter joins?
(a) East African Mounted Rifles.
(b) West African Volunteers.
(c) East African Trade Farmers.
(d) West Indies Trading Company.

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

4. How do Gabriel and his men get to shore in Part Two, Chapter Five?
(a) Inflatable rafts.
(b) They swim.
(c) They walk on the dock.
(d) Small boats.

5. What is Norman Espie's title?
(a) Esquire.
(b) King.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Reverand.

6. Why does Wheech-Browning actually come to Smith's farm?
(a) To offer a ride to town.
(b) To bring him fertilizer.
(c) To tell Smith to evacuate.
(d) To read him the Bible.

7. What causes confusion the first night for Gabriel and Charis in France?
(a) War.
(b) Sex.
(c) Family.
(d) Money.

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

9. What does Holland invite Felix too?
(a) His family's Christmas dinner.
(b) A party hosted by his sister.
(c) A movie premier.
(d) An art opening.

10. Who does Gabriel visit with during the voyage?
(a) Essanje.
(b) Liesel Von Bishop.
(c) Major Bilderbeck.
(d) Reverand Norman Espie.

11. What taboo activity does Smith do in Part One?
(a) Purchases alcohol.
(b) Visits a prostitute.
(c) Smokes cigarettes.
(d) Has his fortune told.

12. Why is Liesel Von Bishop uncomfortable while traveling in Part One?
(a) She is ill.
(b) The heat.
(c) The noise.
(d) The smell.

13. Who are the Kings African Rifles?
(a) A group of militant and rebellious African war lords.
(b) The Kings purchasers of foreign weapons.
(c) A group of peace keepers in Africa.
(d) The only African troops in the British army.

14. The ________ continue the ________ campaign to draw _________ resources away from the war in Europe.
(a) Germans, African, British.
(b) Africans, British, German.
(c) British, German, American.
(d) Americans, British, African.

15. What is the name of Smith's wife?
(a) Matilda.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Margie.
(d) Mallory.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British attack on Tanga is a __________________.

2. Who escorts Bilderbeck to see Gabriel?

3. Who does Felix stop to see on his way home from the nightclub?

4. In Part Two, Chapter Five, what country has fortified Tanga?

5. In Part Two, Chapter Five, how many soldiers remain on shore with Gabriel?

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