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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. Who comes to visit Craig once a week while he is in the hospital?
2. Who is Bawu's grandfather?
3. Who proposes to Janine?
4. Who owns Queen's Lynn?
5. When Tungata leaves the training camp, how many men are under Tungata's direct command?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Jordan and Zouga take their leave of each other, Jordan has one final question for Zouga before Zouga heads back to Bulawayo. What does Jordan ask his father?
2. According to rumors that Vicky and Douglas told Craig, what had happened to Roland's body?
3. Why does Tungata ask for Janine's flight information for her return trip from Victoria Falls?
4. When the British intelligence chief coordinator expresses bewilderment at how the terrorists can move freely, how does Leila explain it to him?
5. What is Cecil Rhodes's final act?
6. When Tungata asks if the Umlimo can travel, he learns that the Umlimo is eager to travel. Why?
7. When Gideon chides Samson's uncertainty, what does Gideon tell Samson about strong men?
8. When Ralph first reaches home, he sees movement and is overjoyed. Minutes later, his joy is dashed. Why?
9. When Juba and Tungata do not keep up with the other children, what does Tungata offer to do for Juba?
10. After Cecil fires Jordan, how long does Cecil give Jordan to pack his things and leave Cecil's mansion?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the second half of the novel, Janine is involved with two very different men. Compare and contrast the relationship Janine has with Craig and the relationship Janine has with Roland. Then, compare and contrast these two men. How do these relationships influence not only Janine, but also the other people that are in her life?
Essay Topic 2
There is no doubt that Roland is greatly affected by the plane crash and violent repeated rape of his wife. Discuss how these actions affect Roland's decisions while pursuing the terrorists. How does Janine's experience affect Roland's mental state, his ability to reason and make sound decisions, and his ability to continue on?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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