2. What container is used to melt gold into white heat to remove impurities?
(a) A cauldron.
(b) An urn.
(c) A barrel.
(d) A crucible.

3. What kind of sofa does Roderick Hodge have?
(a) Tiger-skin.
(b) Microfiber.
(c) Polished leather.
(d) Shag.

4. What is on the windows that gives Link some relief when he is trapped in the hot car?
(a) Coolness.
(b) Condensation.
(c) Oil.
(d) Sugar.

5. What does Evan Pentelow hang on to that disturbs Pieter Losenwoldt?
(a) His tool belt.
(b) The railing.
(c) A good luck charm.
(d) His overalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "fatless version of pastry" the miners eat in their cafeteria?

2. What is the name of the mining town near Rojedda Reef?

3. What are the dark spots in the rock called?

4. What does Link want of Conrad's to trap Danilo?

5. What frightens Link about his car?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Link say to Roderick Hodge about his brush with death in the gold mine and how does he respond?

2. What is the difference, according to Pieter Losenwoldt, between the way gold is extracted in South Africa and how it is extracted in California and Alaska.

3. How had Conrad and Evan Pentelow discovered that Link was actually missing and what had they initially thought about his absence?

4. How does Link's fear manifest when he is hit over the head in the gold mine?

5. What is the night like when Link returns to the rondavel after talking to Charlie and what does he think about?

6. How does Melanie try to seduce Link?

7. Describe the light packs the party uses to go into the mine.

8. How does Conrad free Link from the handcuffs?

9. Why does Link think Roderick Hodge is trying too hard to look youthful?

10. How has Nerissa's good will actually caused Danilo to try to murder Link?

(see the answer keys)

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