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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 Link think naartjies look like?
(a) Squashed bananas.
(b) Lumpy tangerines.
(c) Lopsided pineapples.
(d) Tiny grapes.

2. Who was holding Link's daughter and dropped her, causing head trauma?
(a) Peter.
(b) Sean.
(c) Paul.
(d) Stephen.

3. What does Conrad correct Link on and say is his real job in the film industry?
(a) First Foley.
(b) Diector of Effects.
(c) Director of Photography.
(d) Executive Producer.

4. What is the name of Nerissa's horse that Link sees getting ready for the fourth race?
(a) Chink.
(b) Sharkey.
(c) Shooter.
(d) Extreme.

5. When does Nerissa think she will be dead by?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer solstice.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is also in Johannesburg with Conrad?

2. Charlie tells Link he looks _____ when he arrives at home after his film shoot.

3. Who is playing the lead in the film Evan Pentelow is shooting in South Africa?

4. What is the name of Link's daughter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Why did Link and Charlie decide to move to the country?

8. How does Link react to the personal appearances that Clifford Wenkins and Worldic have booked for him?

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

10. What realization changed Link's dreams and determined his future career?

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