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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. Who does Robyn finally send to Mungo's camp to tell Mungo that the king is giving him permission to go look for Louise?

2. When Mungo is taking aim at Naaiman, whose image floats in front of his eyes and causes him to miss his shot?

3. As part of Bazo's reward for bringing the king Pemba's head, how many cattle is Bazo allowed to choose from the royal herd?

4. 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?

5. How many bags of gold does Lobengula tell Kamuza to use as a last offering to the white man?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Ralph kisses Cathy goodbye as he prepares to leave the Codringtons, Ralph realizes two things. What are they?

2. When Catherine asks Salina if God gets mad if one prays for something just for oneself, and Salina says no, what does Catherine pray for?

3. Why is the girl who first greets Ralph at the Codringtons not surprised that Ralph does not know that his aunt has children?

4. Describe the actions of the advance team's leader as they are surrounded and being killed one by one.

5. As Mungo's health improves after the surgery, he begins to go for longer and longer walks. Why are Mungo's walks a respite for him?

6. Why does Louise feel that there is no turning back after she leaves the king's camp without permission?

7. Explain the upshot of the note Jameson pens to London, and Jameson's recommendation.

8. According to Bazo, why does he not have sex with the girl who cooks for him?

9. According to Zouga, why are some of Lobengula's regiments on the Zambezi unable to fight?

10. Why do Jim Thorn and Will Daniel trail behind the rest of Mungo's group that is following Lobengula?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in this novel involves honor.

a. Identify three characters that are honorable in their actions. For each character, describe an instance in which the character acted honorably.

b. Why do these characters try to do the honorable thing?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors, or would they have been more successful if they had not taken the honorable route? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mungo St. John wears different masks in the story. Both a thief and a liar, St. John is a study in contradictions - clearly, he can be an upstanding citizen, he just chooses not to. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Mungo St. John. How would the entire plot have been affected if St. John had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially King Lobengula? Why is it necessary for St. John to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

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