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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. What does Greville Arknold's jockey call Barty?
(a) A nobleman.
(b) An expert.
(c) A cad.
(d) A brute.

2. When he was twenty-two, what did Link live on as he was taking acting classes?
(a) Baked beans.
(b) Back bacon.
(c) Government cheese.
(d) Soup kitchen fare.

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

4. What kind of car does Link drive when he leaves the movie set at the beginning of the book?
(a) A Cooper.
(b) A Lamborghini.
(c) A Mini-Moke.
(d) An Austin Healey.

5. Where is Link's first press conference going to be held in South Africa?
(a) The Conference Center.
(b) The Commodore Room.
(c) The Dettrick Room.
(d) The Stargate Lounge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the race track where Link goes to investigate Nerissa's horses?

2. What is Quentin van Huren's wife's name?

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

4. Who is also in Johannesburg with Conrad?

5. What is the name of Nerissa's horse that Link sees getting ready for the fourth race?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. How does Link describe Newmarket race tracks?

10. What does Quentin van Huren say when more people join the party to go into the gold mine?

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