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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jamie want to steal diamonds from?
(a) Klammpf Island.
(b) Mandela Island.
(c) Namib Desert.
(d) Buffalo Desert.

2. What does Jamie do when he is not traveling on business?
(a) Writes stories.
(b) Spends time with his son.
(c) Builds a house.
(d) Watches movies.

3. Who rescues Jamie from the desert?
(a) Banda.
(b) Kirk.
(c) Kampa.
(d) Ugo.

4. Who does the store owner's daughter suggest Jamie talks to about finding diamonds?
(a) Her father.
(b) The judge.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The witch doctor.

5. What is Kate Blackwell celebrating in the prologue?
(a) Her anniversary.
(b) Her birthday.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kate smuggle Banda into?

2. What attacks James as he crosses the minefield?

3. What is the name of the man who owns the general store?

4. Who are the police looking for in this section?

5. Where is Margaret forced to send Kate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What proposition does Van der Merwe make Jamie over dinner?

2. Why does Kate help Banda escape?

3. Why does Margaret send Kate to boarding school?

4. Describe Kate's character.

5. What problems do Banda and Jamie have with their raft?

6. What problems does Jamie suffer on his journey to find diamonds?

7. How does Jamie's life take a turn for the worse in this section?

8. How does Jamie get beaten up in this section?

9. Describe Jamie's marriage to Margaret.

10. How does Jamie get Van der Merwe's diamond beach?

(see the answer keys)

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