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

2. What is Katya trying to avoid when she takes the microphone from Link?
(a) Getting hit in the head.
(b) Background noise.
(c) Shocking him.
(d) Being overheard.

3. What does Link call Conrad when he arrives at the press conference?
(a) A clod.
(b) A cameraman.
(c) A production assistant.
(d) A dolt.

4. Where is the film at the beginning of the book being shot?
(a) Southern Spain.
(b) Death Valley.
(c) The Sahara.
(d) Northern Egypt.

5. How does Link initially characterize Katya when she approaches accompanied by Roderick Hodge?
(a) As an incorrigible child.
(b) As a decorative female.
(c) As a siren.
(d) As a nerd.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Nerissa think she will be dead by?

2. What is Charlie's real name?

3. A couple of days after his return, Link rides out to _____ to see the horses.

4. Where is the hotel located where the crew on the film at the beginning of the book staying?

5. What is the overriding component of Link's impression of Africa?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Link explain his son Peter's dislike of his kissing women other than his mother on film?

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

4. How does Link show his innate humility in regards to the story in the papers that touts his heroism in saving Katya's life?

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

6. What is a coaxial cable and who explains this to Link?

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

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

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

10. 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?

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