View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Bazo fakes Ralph's death and lets him go, how does Bazo feel?

3. What stands at the head of the steps to the cottage that used to belong to Tom Harkness that Zouga is now living in?

4. Who carves the crutch out of Mopani wood that Mungo uses to get around after his surgery?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Salina declares her love for Jordan, how does Jordan respond?

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

4. When Bazo sends the warriors away, why does Bazo injure Ralph instead of letting him go unharmed?

5. 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?

6. When Ralph first meets his Uncle Codrington, Ralph claims that he would have known his uncle anywhere. How?

7. 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?

8. When she finally climbs out of the sycamore tree, why does Louise leave all of her supplies, except the rifle, behind?

9. How does Robyn get accepted to the London hospital she trained at even though the hospital has never accepted a woman?

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

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

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

Describe how the character of Zouga Ballantyne changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Zouga's character when he is first introduced in the story, when buries his wife, when he loses his diamond claims in a bet, when he leads soldiers against Lobengula, and when he and Louise begin to build their house. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 855 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample