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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. After witnessing the fight between his father and Ralph, Jordan tries to cut off his member. Who inadvertently stops Jordan from hurting himself?
2. How much time passes between when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje and when Zouga and his family begin traveling to Colesberg?
3. How many diamonds are in the bag that Zouga brings back from his meeting with the nameless man?
4. Who comes to visit Zouga to "inform" him of what wages he can pay, per the Digger's Committee?
5. How long after the man is killed by the bolting horse does Zouga sign over the deeds to his diamond claims?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are edicts from the Digger's Committee enforced?
2. When Jordan accepts the job that is offered to him when he delivers the statue to its new owner, what is Jordan's first responsibility at his new job?
3. Describe Hendrick Naaiman.
4. As Zouga approaches the location where he is meeting the nameless man, Zouga feels fear. Why does Zouga enjoy feeling fear?
5. Why do the Matabele typically keep their treasures buried under the floor in their huts?
6. As Zouga prepares to keep the rendezvous with the nameless man, why is Zouga desperate?
7. What first attracted Zouga's wife to Zouga?
8. Describe the reaction of Zouga's wife when she first arrives in Africa.
9. After the road caves in, why does Zouga send his Matabele down into the pressure crack that the water had opened?
10. While he is down in the pit, why does the Matabele warrior lean into the mud wall - the action that enables him to find the large diamond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Prophesies play a large role in the story - as they are a motivating force behind the actions of a number of characters. Identify at least three prophesies that are discussed in the story, the circumstances surrounding each prophesy, and how the fulfillment of these prophesies affect the story's characters and plot.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Identify the people and/or groups of people trying to gain control of the diamond claims. Compare and contrast these people and/or groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Did any one person or group actually end up controlling the claims? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.
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