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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 men are missing in total in the mine?

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

3. Who is the top rock breaker in the Sonder Ditch?

4. What does the general manager die of?

5. Who does Rod decide to pair up Joseph with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the four Bantu workers in the mine do secretly that Rod fails to notice when he walks around with Herbert.

2. Why is Hurry angry at Rod and what does he do about it?

3. What does Hurry tell King's family?

4. Describe Rob's meeting at the head office with Manfred about drilling after the accident.

5. What makes Manfred jealous of Rod?

6. Describe what happens to Rod and Terry after he gets promoted.

7. Why does Manfred lose at gambling?

8. How does Rod's arms break?

9. What happens when King learns that Jose is stealing from them?

10. Where is Frank Lemmler during the blast at the mine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Gold Mine" is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Smith employs simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex language at times to convey powerful imagery and ideas. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

Essay Topic 3

The role of women in "Gold Mine" takes on very different forms. For example, Teresa, Manfred's wife is quite different from Joy or Hettie. Describe.

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