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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. Where do Harry and Victoria originally plan to travel to for their honeymoon?

2. As the novel begins, how many wagons does Ralph own?

3. When Ralph reaches Johannesburg, he goes to check on his gun shipment. What are the guns shipped in?

4. As the Umlimo is giving her prophesies, what type of creature is crawling over her body?

5. To whom does Ralph sell his company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tanase not want to go to Ralph's camp for the night so that Ralph and Bazo can catch up?

2. What will the role of the mujiba be in the great storm?

3. When Ralph first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest, what reason is Ralph given for the smoke he sees?

4. How did Ralph originally find the ancients ruins the first time he had ever visited the area?

5. Why is Gandang so sure that the old times will come again even as his most senior wife tries to convince him that the Matabele has to change as the world has changed?

6. 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?

7. How does Bazo reply when the indunas ask when the "great storm" will begin?

8. What does Ralph think to himself when Zouga's rifle shot does not find its target, but goes low and left?

9. According to Hammond, what is the first objective in course of action that has been decided on?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The book is entitled, "The Angels Weep". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main characters, and the violence portrayed in the story?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to revenge, jealousy is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by jealousy. Describe their reasons for being jealous. Is their jealousy founded? Why or why not?

b. How does jealousy affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been jealous? Explain your answer.

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