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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 did Charlie once do in a fit of rage?

2. About what do Dick and Mary fight?

3. How did Mary wear her hair?

4. What is the best ground on Dick's farm?

5. What does Mary order the boy to clean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did people in Lobengula's kingdom do when they commit a crime? What is the custom for talking about African history?

2. What does Mary think influenced her decision to get married?

3. What new types of farming excite Dick?

4. How does Mary feel after Dick shows her around the house?

5. Describe the scenery surrounding the farm.

6. Describe the state of Dick and Mary's romantic relationship.

7. Describe Mary's background and early childhood.

8. How does Dick feel now that Mary is at the farm?

9. When and why was Mary so fortunate? How did she feel about her good fortune?

10. How does Mary change Dick's house? How does Dick feel about this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay detailing a plan for a successful farm in Africa. Do research on the types of crops common to Africa, conditions unique to farming on the African continent, and farming techniques that will help ensure success.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that describes the differences between family and factory farming. Be sure to address:

1) Pros and cons of factory farming versus small family farms.

2) Dangers and health hazards associated with either type of farm.

3) Which type of farm you would rather eat the products of and why.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining why you think Moses sought revenge upon Mary. Be sure to draw upon evidence from the text and add your own ideas.

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