Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many days pass before Mungo is finally allowed to leave the king's camp and search for Louise?
2. How many men does it take to carry Lobengula to his final resting place?
3. What do the Codrington girls call King Mzilikazi?
4. What present does Robyn receive from her grandfather that is more precious to Robyn than her own life's blood?
5. As part of Bazo's reward for bringing the king Pemba's head, how many men will Bazo now command?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why is the girl who first greets Ralph at the Codringtons not surprised that Ralph does not know that his aunt has children?
3. Why do Jim Thorn and Will Daniel trail behind the rest of Mungo's group that is following Lobengula?
4. How does Robyn get accepted to the London hospital she trained at even though the hospital has never accepted a woman?
5. When Kamuza gives the gold to Will and Jim, what do Jim and Will tell Kamuza?
6. When Bazo captures Ralph under orders from the king to kill whomever was responsible, how and why does Bazo react as he does?
7. As Ralph kisses Cathy goodbye as he prepares to leave the Codringtons, Ralph realizes two things. What are they?
8. Why does Jameson send a party of mounted men to the Umlimo?
9. Why is the girl who cooks for Bazo and cleans his wounds, as Bazo marches his captives back from Pemba's to King Lobengula, happy that Pemba is dead?
10. When Ralph heads back to Lobengula's encampment, he meets Bazo along the way. What does Bazo assure Ralph of?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Cecil Rhodes and King Lobengula.
a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?
b. How is each character affected by their perceived self-worth - both positively and negatively?
Essay Topic 2
Zouga Ballantyne seems to be a man who is supremely confident in his ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Zouga helped by his confidence? How is Zouga hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.
Essay Topic 3
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.
|
This section contains 830 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
