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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 does Lobengula do before he and his surviving troops abandon their camp?
2. What is the name of Robyn Codrington's husband?
3. Who tells Robyn of Clinton's death?
4. Who carves the crutch out of Mopani wood that Mungo uses to get around after his surgery?
5. When does the British Foreign Secretary approve the occupation of Mashonaland?
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. When Kamuza gives the gold to Will and Jim, what do Jim and Will tell Kamuza?
3. What are the instructions that Mungo gives to his advance team just before they cross the swollen river?
4. 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?
5. As Ralph kisses Cathy goodbye as he prepares to leave the Codringtons, Ralph realizes two things. What are they?
6. 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?
7. Why is the girl who first greets Ralph at the Codringtons not surprised that Ralph does not know that his aunt has children?
8. Other than wanting to steal the king's diamonds, what other reason does Mungo have for staying at the Codringtons?
9. When Louise hears her mule scream in terror, she climbs a sycamore tree. Why?
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 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 2
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 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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