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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 Henderson think has made him slow and heavy?
(a) Hate
(b) Sadness
(c) Food
(d) Marriage

2. What does Henderson overhear Lily calling him?
(a) Unkillable
(b) Hitable
(c) A nasty piece of work
(d) Unlovable

3. Where do Lily and Henderson have sex for the first time?
(a) Henderson's car
(b) Lily's car
(c) Henderson's garage
(d) Lily's mother's house

4. What is different about the stick the Wiriri herdsman is carrying?
(a) It is twice the size of the herdsman.
(b) It is shaped like a cross.
(c) It is twisted.
(d) It has handles.

5. With whom does Henderson go to Africa?
(a) Dick
(b) Charlie
(c) David
(d) Larry

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Henderson threaten to kill himself ?

2. How does Dick die?

3. What does Ricey see in the back of a car?

4. What does Henderson think is the only thing that can burst the spirit's sleep?

5. What falls out of the books when Henderson reads them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Romilayu and Henderson's journey to Wariri.

2. Why are the villagers so upset when Henderson arrives in Chapter Five?

3. How does Henderson intend to help the villagers?

4. In what way do Lily and Henderson's opinions differ on the portrait?

5. What convinces Henderson to go to Africa with Charlie and his wife?

6. Why are Henderson's books so important to him?

7. Describe Lily and Henderson's marriage.

8. What do Lily and Henderson do in Paris?

9. What experience has been weighing on Henderson's mind?

10. Describes Henderson's life so far.

(see the answer keys)

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