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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. What does Joseph turn off once Rod leaves?
(a) Machine gun.
(b) Hose.
(c) Press.
(d) Typewriter.

2. Who is from the Shangaan tribe?
(a) Joseph M'Kati.
(b) Big King.
(c) Johnny Delange.
(d) Sonder Ditch.

3. What collapses in Chapter 1?
(a) Big King's house.
(b) Cliff.
(c) Section 43.
(d) Love affair.

4. What is Rod offered in exchange for his loyalty by the host?
(a) Position of Vice-President.
(b) Position of Gardener.
(c) Position of Priest.
(d) Position of General Manager.

5. Who is waiting to see King after the awards ceremony?
(a) Crooked Leg.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Induna.
(d) Marcus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man waiting in Rod's office admit to doing?

2. Whose help does Manfred need to pay his debt?

3. What event will occur while Manfred is away in Paris that his wife will attend?

4. What propels Manfred to lose at a specific game, despite knowing the odds are suicidal from a financial standpoint?

5. Who is the General Manager of The Sonder Ditch Mine found underground?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rod take the Mary Anne?

2. What happens when King cuts the dinghy free?

3. How does Manfred deceive Rod while he spies on him?

4. Describe Johnny.

5. Describe Johnny and Constantine's altercation at the hotel where he goes dancing.

6. What does Hurry tell King's family?

7. Why does Frank die in Chapter 6?

8. Describe Teresa's reaction at the awards ceremony.

9. How is Dan pleasantly surprised by his evening out with Rod?

10. What is Manfred's week of triumphs entail in Europe?

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