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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 appears at the center of the pool along with Idi Amin on it?

2. Garrigan is NOT invited to the ______________ service in celebration of his fourth marriage.

3. While there is talk of a coup, Garrigan is told not to worry as they generally leave ____________ alone.

4. Who is the president that is being overthrown by Major General Idi Amin Dada?

5. Where does Amin in the picture put his hand on the person that he is about to kill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is causing the stomach pain that Amin has when he is at the hospital?

2. What two things does Garrigan receive during the month of June?

3. What happens when Garrigan finally does reach the APC and its safety?

4. What does Garrigan see when he approaches the center of town?

5. When Garrigan meets Swanepoel and hears about the coup, why is Garrigan told not to worry about it?

6. What was the work of Mr. Malumba, as Garrigan learns when visiting the family?

7. What does Garrigan answer during an interview when he is asked what his address is?

8. What has happened to Amin's bed when Garrigan enters Amin's bedroom during the looting?

9. What does Idi Amin offer to Garrigan in exchange for his help after the Maserati accident?

10. What is Garrigan given at the breakfast he shares with the Merrits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As is the case with many books, the narrator may or may not be as reliable as the reader wants them to be.

Part 1: Does Garrigan seem to be a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

Part 2: Who might have been a better narrator for this story? Why?

Part 3: In what ways does the narrator affect the story for a reader? How does their version of events affect a story?

Essay Topic 2

When Garrigan learns of the deaths of both of his parents, he makes the decision not to return to England to see them.

Part 1: Do you think Garrigan made the right decision to not go to see his parents and his family? Why or why not?

Part 2: Garrigan is beginning to believe he is growing callous. Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might you have reacted to the news of your parents' deaths while you were far away?

Essay Topic 3

At times, Garrigan seems quite naive when talking to others. For example, Sara uses a shortwave radio to talk to her family, which seems odd.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan is a bit more native than others around him?

Part 2: What other reason might there be for Sara to have a short wave radio on hand?

Part 3: How might Garrigan's gullibility affect him as the story continues? Is this a good or bad quality for him to have?

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