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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. In the 1800s, Karonga existed as the stronghold of what famous Arab slaver?

2. Mbeya had an approximate population of what in 2005?

3. Once Damon has gotten across the Tanzanian border in Part 2: The Lover, it takes him how long to travel by bus to Mbeya?

4. In what activity does Damon participate while at the Victoria Falls in Part Two: The Lover?

5. When Damon is reunited with his traveling companions in Tanzania, Rodrigo tells him of the murder of whom in Part 2: The Lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Damon's isolation grow stronger when he is with the first traveling group in Malawi in Part Two: The Lover?

2. Why does Damon depart from his traveling companions from Europe at the Malawian border in Part Two: The Lover? How does he feel about this?

3. Where is Damon found traveling in the beginning of Part Two: The Lover? How has he changed?

4. What prevents Damon from getting close to Jerome in their first travels together in Part Two: The Lover? Where does he go with the group after leaving Nhkata Bay?

5. Where does Damon reconnect with Christian, Jerome and the others after crossing the border in Part Two: The Lover?

6. How is Lusaka described in Part Two: The Lover? Where do Damon and his fellow travelers go next?

7. Where is Damon when Christian, Jerome and Alice decide to stay with him for a few days in Part Two: The Lover?

8. Where does Damon first meet up with Christian, Jerome and Alice in Part Two: The Lover? How did these travelers come together?

9. What traveler from Chile joins Damon's group in Part Two: The Lover? How does Damon describe his feelings about crossing the border in this chapter?

10. Who is the object of Damon's affections in Part Two: The Lover? How is this love unrequited?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of power and identity in the narrative and the different shifts which take place in the narrative style. How do these narrative shifts relate to the theme of identity?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the characters of Christian, Jerome and Alice in Part Two: The Lover. How are these travelers related?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Damon's decision to move on alone in Part Two. Why does Damon become disenchanted with his companions? How does this reflect Damon's inability to become close to others?

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