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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. What role did the girl who cooks for Bazo and cleans his wounds fill for Pemba before she was captured by Bazo?
2. After the mounted party clears the narrow cliffs, how many Matabele warriors are waiting to fight the mounted party?
3. What is NOT the name of one of Robyn's books?
4. What is the name of Robyn Codrington's husband?
5. As Lobengula's men attack the laager, which of Lobengula's commanders holds his troops back and end up being the only ones to survive?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the girl who cooks for Bazo, and cleans his wounds as Bazo marches his captives back from Pemba's to King Lobengula, what is the only way that Bazo can protect her from other wizards?
2. According to Bazo, why does he not have sex with the girl who cooks for him?
3. When Mungo receives the letter telling him that his wife has died, Mungo is free to finally marry Louise. What does Mungo do when he receives the letter?
4. When she finally climbs out of the sycamore tree, why does Louise leave all of her supplies, except the rifle, behind?
5. As the mounted party clears the narrow cliffs on the way to Umlimo, how does Zouga's horse get killed?
6. When Ralph heads back to Lobengula's encampment, he meets Bazo along the way. What does Bazo assure Ralph of?
7. Why does Jameson send a party of mounted men to the Umlimo?
8. Other than wanting to steal the king's diamonds, what other reason does Mungo have for staying at the Codringtons?
9. When Louise leaves the king's camp, she has a plan in place. What is Louise's plan?
10. When Bazo sends the warriors away, why does Bazo injure Ralph instead of letting him go unharmed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Zouga Ballantyne, Mungo St. John, King Lobengula, Boza, and Ralph Ballantyne.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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