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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. How many ostrich chicks did Fiela steal when she got Kicker?

2. When the wind comes from what direction does the aloe not yield sap?

3. Who watches Nina while Elias and Bart go to the village in Chapter 8?

4. What is the name of the tall man who brings Benjamin to the magistrate?

5. In Chapter 8, what time are Elias and Barta to be at the magistrate's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the village like in Chapter 7 when Benjamin is taken to the magistrate?

2. What possible news of Lukas is there at the end of Chapter 1?

3. What does Fiela decide to do on Monday in Chapter 10?

4. Who is Benjamin, and where does he and his family live?

5. What work does Selling do, and why is work a struggle for him?

6. In Chapter 9, what happens when Barta comes to see Benjamin?

7. How is Barta cared for when Lukas is missing?

8. How is Pollie settling in at Fiela's?

9. In Chapter 5, what scheme does Elias come up with to get elephant tusks?

10. Why does Elias work less than he used to in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even with a road, the trip across the mountains is treacherous. Was there a road when Benjamin came to live with Fiela? How difficult is the trip across the mountains for an adult? Is it probable that Benjamin came from the forest before he lived with Fiela?

Essay Topic 2

A person who is determined is strong and works hard. What are some examples of Fiela’s determination? Is she tenacious? What is divulged about determination through her actions?

Essay Topic 3

The setting in a book is the place or places where the action takes place. Where does the story take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

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