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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. According to the news from Bulawayo, how many men does Jameson have mounted and armed?

2. With what does Zouga hope to replace the trek oxen he lost to the virus?

3. After Ralph sells his company, who does he next visit in Kimberley?

4. What is the name of Robyn's only son?

5. When questioned about the status of the railway line, how far along does Ralph claim the railway is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Robyn eventually publish "Trooper Hackett of Matabeleland" with her own money?

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

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

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

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. When Ralph returns home to find his wife upset by Cecil Rhodes, what does Cathy complain that Cecil Rhodes has taken over?

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

9. While Ralph and Wankie are talking Bazo comes up behind Ralph and accuses Ralph of lying to him. What reason did Ralph give Bazo for their trek?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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