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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. Link meets Danilo for the first time as he is on his way over to the _____.
(a) Betting booth.
(b) Saddling boxes.
(c) Concession stand.
(d) Rest rooms.

2. What does Danilo say that South Africans call the football fields and skating rinks they pass on their trip to the stable?
(a) Wembley.
(b) Scarborough.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Buckinham.

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

4. Where is Tables Turned running on the following Saturday?
(a) Summerveld.
(b) Newmarket.
(c) Natal.
(d) Germiston.

5. What type of flower does Danilo say it will be too bad that Link will miss the blooming of?
(a) Acacias.
(b) Morning glories.
(c) Desert daisies.
(d) Jacarandas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brand of recorder does the sound-mixer use?

2. What is the subject of the film Evan Pentelow is shooting in South Africa?

3. According the Evan Pentelow, what car do elephants despise?

4. As a result of their recent performances, Link thinks that Nerissa's horses, as a bequest, are no more than a _____.

5. What does Link call Conrad when he arrives at the press conference?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sally feel about discovering that Danilo is somewhat related to her family?

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

3. What does Greville Arknold do when Link alludes to his possible culpability regarding Nerissa's horses?

4. What are Danilo's remarks regarding traffic in Johannesburg?

5. How does Conrad sum up Drix Goddart's personality?

6. How does Rodrick Hodge react when his girlfriend is electrocuted?

7. How has Link tried to escape the sports car during the filming of "Man in Car"?

8. What does Link conclude about the condition of Nerissa's horses in Chapter 4?

9. What is the hotel like where the crew stays after the day's shooting and why?

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

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