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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours after leaving Heathrow does Link land at Jan Smuts International Airport?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What drink does Quentin van Huren offer Link?
(a) Gatorade.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Gin.
(d) Tea.

3. What is the name of Greville Arknold's jockey?
(a) Jordan Silverman.
(b) J.B. Frankenpool.
(c) John Sylvanie.
(d) K.L. Fahrden.

4. What is the name of the film Link is shooting at the beginning of the book?
(a) "Sahara Sun."
(b) "Man in Car."
(c) "Daylight in the Congo."
(d) "Dogstar."

5. What is Charlie's real name?
(a) Cheryl.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Charisse.
(d) Carla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Link describe the van Hurens' house?

2. How does Quentin van Huren characterize the gold mine?

3. What does Danilo fetch when he is flanked by two van Hurens?

4. What type of flower does Danilo say it will be too bad that Link will miss the blooming of?

5. What kind of car does Link drive when he leaves the movie set at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the differences Link sees between English and South African race horses and stable lads?

2. Why does Lucky believe that Link is angry at him?

3. What is Summerveld and why does Greville Arknold use it?

4. Describe how Link and Charlie say hello and goodbye to each other and why this is significant in their relationship.

5. How does Link perceive the ladies and gentlemen of the press when he arrives at Randfontein House?

6. Why does Link think that the South African horses have upright fetlocks and how does this affect his ability to judge Chink's stride?

7. How does Link feel as he is driving home from the "Man in Car" shoot?

8. What happens when Charlie talks to Link about their encounter with Nerissa and why is this odd?

9. What does Link say to do when Charlie asks Nerissa what she told Danilo about her illness and her will before he came to South Africa?

10. What is Link's impression of Roderick Hodge?

(see the answer keys)

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