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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. Who does Dahfu want to capture?

2. Who do Henderson and Romilayu lock Bunam's assistant in a room with?

3. What kind of animal does Henderson think he resembles?

4. What does one of Dahfu's wives put on her thigh?

5. How high is the platform?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henderson remember about the argument with his father at Dick's funeral?

2. What is Henderson's life like as an Sungo?

3. What pact do Henderson and Dahfu make?

4. Why will Henderson not turn back in Chapter Sixteen?

5. What does Henderson write in his letter to Lilly?

6. What bet do Henderson and Dahfu make?

7. How does Romilayu save Henderson from evil?

8. What is Henderson's bad feeling in Chapter Twenty?

9. What do Henderson and Dahfu think about each other?

10. Describe Dahfu's wife in chapter 18.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does the novel reflect changes or problems that occur in Africa years later? In what way does the novel reflect the relationship between Africa and America as it is now?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Henderson and Lily.

1) In what ways are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Why? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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