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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 see when he approaches the center of the town?

2. What does Garrigan take in order to get into Kenya and to his freedom?

3. The person who is torn limb from limb, literally, was a supporter of which group?

4. After speaking with Amin, Garrigan thinks that he really must fasten the _____________ around the door again.

5. What does Garrigan see in the room with him and Amin one night, and then contemplates killing Amin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The violence in this story is unsettling to the reader and to the characters who are observers of the violence.

Part 1: Why do you think that dictators so often use violence as a way to control their people?

Part 2: Do you think violence is the only method of completely controlling one's land and one's people? Why or why not?

Part 3: It's said that violence is never the answer. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The question of who is insane and who is not is a theme which continues through the book. After all, while it seems clear that Amin may be mentally disturbed, can he really be classified as insane?

Part 1: Why do you think many readers believe that Amin is truly insane?

Part 2: What other characters might be considered insane as well? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think that many prophets are considered to be insane as well?

Essay Topic 3

Garrigan ends up giving Swanepoel a box that contains a bomb, causing his plane to crash and for Swanepoel and the pilot to be killed.

Part 1: Why do you think that Garrigan doesn't realize he is doing something wrong?

Part 2: Why do you think that Amin asks Garrigan to deliver this dangerous package to the place?

Part 3: Would you have accepted a gift from Amin if you were in Swanepoel's position? Why or why not?

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