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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What percentage of the profits from Harkness Mine will go to Cecil's company?
2. When Cathy's sister finally arrive at the camp, who does Elizabeth greet first?
3. Who is Gandang's son?
4. What is the praise name that the Matabele have given to Zouga Ballantyne?
5. Before the occupation of the company, when a senior wife of an indunas had traveled, how many attendants would be with her?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Tanase greets Bazo as he is returning to Gandang's kraal, she calls Bazo a name that makes Bazo uncomfortable. Why does the name make Bazo uncomfortable?
2. Before Ralph departs, why does he warn Frank Rhodes not to send any unnecessary telegrams?
3. To Ralph and Zouga, what is the worst kind of vermin found on the African plains and why?
4. When Bazo returns to Gandang's kraal, he hears gunfire in the distance. Why are guns being fired?
5. Why does Robyn eventually publish "Trooper Hackett of Matabeleland" with her own money?
6. Where is Wankie's country located?
7. As the Matabele men prepare to carry out their killings, what is Tanase's primary job?
8. When Ralph returns home to find his wife upset by Cecil Rhodes, what does Cathy complain that Cecil Rhodes has taken over?
9. How did Ralph originally find the ancients ruins the first time he had ever visited the area?
10. When Ralph first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest, what reason is Ralph given for the smoke he sees?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast how the character of Craig Mellow changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Craig's character when he is first introduced in the story, when Janine marries Roland, when Roland asks for his help clearing the minefield, when he loses his leg, and when he and Janine finally set sail. Use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Planning is an essential part of the story for several characters, as well as for the author to ensure that his plots move forward. Identify instances in which Ralph, Bazo, Roland, and Tungata plan well for their upcoming plans. Identify instances in which each of these men fails to plan well. What is revealed about each of these characters through their ability - or lack thereof - to plan? How is the strength of the author revealed in his ability to have his characters adequately plan? Be sure to support your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
The character of Samson Kumalo goes from a likable character to a murderous thug and is somewhat redeemed in the end. Identify the events that caused these transitions. What other choices, if any, did Samson have when confronted with these transitional situations? Was Samson's transition to his Tungata persona avoidable? Was Samson's transition to his Tungata persona his only way to survive? Provide examples from the story that support your reasoning.
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