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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank Saltwood discover about Zimbabwe in Chapter Nine?

2. With which side do many blacks fight during the Boer wars?

3. Who is the leader of the Venloo Commandos?

4. Why does the woman Philip loves reject his marriage proposal?

5. Which of the following is not a condition in the English concentration camps?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What character flaws and strengths do you see in the Van Doorn family through the generations depicted in The Covenant? Select at least three characters from the Van Doorn family, each from a different generation, and discuss how their flaws and strengths help or hinder the characters in dealing with the conflicts in their relationships and in their historical eras. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Show how the relationship of miners and the mining companies for which they work changes over the years in The Covenant. Do black miners get the same wages as white miners? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss symbolism and metaphor in The Covenant. Give three examples of symbolism in the plays in this book and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.

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