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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. What does Craig's Matabele name mean?

2. When Craig is reunited with Sally-Anne at the end of Section 5, what does he do?

3. In Section 4, how do Craig's friends respond to the beginning of his next novel?

4. Why do the Matabele Warriors escort Craig off the property?

5. How many elephants are killed in The Comrade Minister of State's poaching plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Craig attribute the new flow of writing he has had as he works on his new book?

2. How does Craig's meeting with Tungata go regarding buying his family's property back?

3. How are Craig and Sally-Anne rescued when Peter sends them to his death?

4. Do you think Comrade Minister of State's plan was a moral thing to do?

5. Why is the land at King's Lynn devastated?

6. Why does Craig Mellow meet with his publisher?

7. What does Craig send to Henry Pickering?

8. How is the relationship between Sally-Anne and Craig changing?

9. Explain why Craig is not shocked by the counter offer from the owners of Rholands Ranching Company.

10. Explain how Craig and Sally-Anne's relationship changes while they are traveling with Peter Fungabera.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of what motivates someone to do something, especially in the Zimbabwe culture, is explored in the book. Choose three characters, discuss what role they play in Craig's life, and what motivates them to be involved with Craig.

Essay Topic 2

Colonel Bukharin has a well thought out plan on how to find Peter guilty of his crimes. Write an essay describing who Colonel Bukharin is and what his plan is to catch Peter. Be sure to include specific details from the book.

Essay Topic 3

The saying "actions speak louder than words" is used often. With this saying in mind, write an essay explaining why Tungata was willing to risk his life and go to prison to protect Craig and why Craig is willing to risk his life to save Tungata.

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