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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. What is the name of the man Malie remembers pitched a ten right next to her house when they were living at Platbos Peak?

2. In Chapter 16, how many times does Elias remember that a man named Frans had his house damaged by elephants?

3. What is the cost of a marriage fee?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 18, what notch does Benjamin cut in the pole?

5. What day of the week does Elias begin teaching Benjamin to make beams in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Nina upset at the end of Chapter 18?

2. What detour does Lukas make when he is sent to get Nina in Chapter 22?

3. Why does Elias pay Han Oukas 10 sweet potatoes?

4. In Chapter 14, what happens when Nina returns after she runs off?

5. In Chapter 12, what plans do Benjamin and Nina make?

6. In Chapter 15, why does Fiela return to Knysna?

7. In Chapter 18, what do Fiela and Dawid bring Benjamin?

8. What is Elias's latest plan to trap an elephant for its tusks in Chapter 16?

9. Why do the Komoeties build a shelter, and what type of shelter do they build in Chapter 15?

10. What is Benjamin thinking at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Benjamin has to become Lukas van Rooyen when he lives in the forest. How does Benjamin learn to become Lukas? Is he able to accept his new life?

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