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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. When Ralph tells Harry to take the women to Bulawayo alone, where does Ralph head to?

2. In preparation for their attack, who tells Bazo who is staying at the Khami Mission?

3. Before converting to Christianity, what name was Ruth known by?

4. According to Zouga's calculations, how many miles per day had he covered when Zouga had originally made this same journey?

5. How long does Ralph predict that it will take Cecil Rhodes to leave their camp after Cathy's sisters arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ralph returns to the mines and first sees Victoria, Harry confides to Ralph that Harry is amazed by Victoria. Why?

2. Before Ralph departs, why does he warn Frank Rhodes not to send any unnecessary telegrams?

3. When the lion pounces on Jan Cheroot and his horse, how does Jan Cheroot survive?

4. As the Matabele men prepare to carry out their killings, what is Tanase's primary job?

5. Why does Victoria have to be convinced of their new honeymoon destination?

6. Ralph is told a story about why there is smoke rising. The story is a lie. What is the real reason for the smoke?

7. To Ralph and Zouga, what is the worst kind of vermin found on the African plains and why?

8. How does Ralph feel when he first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest?

9. Even though Gandang does not like Robyn, he does respect her. Why?

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 Craig Mellow and Samson Kumalo.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the main themes is this novel is revenge.

a. Identify three characters that use revenge as their primary motivation. For each character, describe an instance in which the character acted out of a need for revenge.

b. Why do these characters seek revenge?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had gone after revenge? Explain your answer.

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