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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What consequence do the Xhosa people face after taking their actions in response to Nonqause's prophecy?
2. To what city do Johanna and Piet Krause convince Detleef to come at the beginning of Chapter Twelve?
3. Who does Johanna Van Doorn marry?
4. How many Voortrekkers face the twelve thousand Zulus in battle at Blood River in 1838?
5. In what stream does he search for diamonds in Chapter Fourteen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Covenant by James Michener begins with the San tribe in the rugged bush country during the earliest days of South African history. What do you think Michener is saying about life in South Africa prior to the advent of European settlers in his depiction of the San tribe? How does the land and the climate affect life for the tribe? What is the tribe's main concern? Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
In some generations in The Covenant, literacy is not of primary importance. Discuss the concept of education in The Covenant. Cite examples to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Some marriages in The Covenant are arranged, some are marriages of convenience, and some are nontraditional interracial relationships. Discuss any three of the following relationships: Willem Van Doorn, Ateh/Deborah, and Katje; Hilary Saltwood, Vera, and Emma; Lodevicus Van Doorn, Rebecca, and Wilhelmina Heimstra; and Paul de Prè, Petronella Van Doorn, and Annatjie Van Doorn. How does the historical era of each union affect the relationship? What do you think the author is saying about the availability of single European women and life on the South African frontier through these marriages?
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