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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. As a result of their recent performances, Link thinks that Nerissa's horses, as a bequest, are no more than a _____.
(a) Petting zoo.
(b) Tax write-off.
(c) Circus stable.
(d) Lump of lead.

2. What style of directing is Evan Pentelow known for?
(a) Slow.
(b) Dictatorial.
(c) Improvisatory.
(d) Hands-off.

3. What is the name of the hotel where Link is staying in South Africa?
(a) Iguana Rock.
(b) Lion's Gate.
(c) Summer Breeze.
(d) Coventry Gardens.

4. What is the first thing that Link suggests might be wrong with Nerissa's horses?
(a) Injuries.
(b) A virus.
(c) Lack of sleep.
(d) Malnourishment.

5. When does Tables Turned "run out of puff" in his race?
(a) On the first turn.
(b) Two furlongs from home.
(c) At the start.
(d) At the finish line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Afrikaans word is the only one Link knows?

2. Where does Link say the phrase "girding up the loins" comes from?

3. What kind of car does Link drive?

4. How many hours after leaving Heathrow does Link land at Jan Smuts International Airport?

5. What is the name of Greville Arknold's jockey?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the two undetectable ways the horses could be tampered with in their racing?

3. What clues does Link take home from Nerissa's house to help him with his case? Is this information easy to understand?

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

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

6. 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?

7. How does Link describe Nerissa and how has she changed?

8. How much of a big deal is Worldic making of the premiere that Link is scheduled to attend and how does Link feel about it?

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

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

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