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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garrigan borrow in order to help Amin escape from the secret prisons?

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

3. Who reports a mysterious new illness that is spreading throughout African and wants a report published on it?

4. Where does Garrigan go the next morning after his run in with Amin and the accusations against him?

5. What is Garrigan trying to avoid as he walks around the halls of Amin's house during the looting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are portrayed as being weaker in this novel - the report, Amin's wives, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think that women are seen as being weaker and harmless in this story?

Part 2: What does the character of Sara tell the reader about women during this time period?

Part 3: Do you think that Garrigan is sexist? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The quest for power leads people to do desperate things. Whether it's for political power or for societal power, people will go to great lengths to get what they want.

Part 1: How do you think Amin defines power in his life? What does he believe will make him powerful?

Part 2: How do you think Garrigan defines power in his life? What does he believe will make him powerful?

Part 3: Why do you think that people will stop at nothing to be powerful? Would you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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