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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. How much money does Naaiman offer to Bazo for the diamond that Bazo found while in the pit, after the rains cause the road to give way?

2. Who presides over Zouga's sorting table?

3. Who does Zouga send into the pit to hand up the equipment and tools?

4. What are the buni?

5. What is the name of the book Zouga wrote?

Short Essay Questions

1. At Jordan's luncheon, who offends Zouga simply by being there, and why is Zouga offended?

2. After Mungo has been released from prison in Cape Town, Zouga loses contact with Mungo. How do they finally make contact with each other again?

3. What is Jordan's reaction when he learns about sex from Jan Cheroot after listening to Jan and Ralph talk?

4. On the way to deliver the statue, Jordan entertains the notion of running away with it. Why does Jordan end up delivering the statue?

5. As the two men fight, Ralph is filled with hatred for his father. What is the source of Ralph's hatred?

6. How are edicts from the Digger's Committee enforced?

7. How does the tribal warrior recognize Zouga when the men first meet in the desert while Zouga is searching for workers?

8. As Zouga prepares to keep the rendezvous with the nameless man, why is Zouga desperate?

9. As Zouga approaches the location where he is meeting the nameless man, Zouga feels fear. Why does Zouga enjoy feeling fear?

10. Giving up the statue was especially painful for Jordan. What does Jordan equate the statue with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "Men of Men". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main character, and the determination of Zouga Ballantyne to finally succeed?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Louise St. John and Aletta Ballantyne.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. What is revealed about each character as their back stories are explained? Discuss how the quest for the truth affects both of these characters.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Zouga Ballantyne and Mungo St. John.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?

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