View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes Craig Mellow's obsession when he returns to Africa?

2. When Craig and Tungata were young what did they develop between them?

3. Where does Craig Mellow travel to in order to meet with his publisher?

4. What does Craig's Matabele name mean?

5. How does the government respond to Craig Mellow's obsession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Craig lose all sympathy for Tungata?

2. Why does Craig Mellow meet with his publisher?

3. Explain the situation between Craig and the warriors he encounters on King's Lynn.

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

5. What does Sally-Anne share with Craig after they toast his purchase of Rholands Ranch?

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

7. What does Craig do after seeing the devastation at King's Lynn?

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

9. What is the situation Craig works out between Comrade Lookout and himself?

10. What are some of the changes Craig, Sally-Anne and Craig's associates are making to his property?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Being faced with a life and death situation can change what a person would normally do. Write a short essay explaining how Craig and Sally-Anne changed their normal behaviors to try and save their lives. Use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Tungata's trial is one of the most important aspects of the book. Briefly describe Tungata's charges, his trial (including who testifies) and his response to his sentence.

Essay Topic 3

During the planning and executing of Tungata's escape there was motivation, misjudgment and method. Choose two of the following and write an essay expounding on the ones you choose.

1) Motivation

2) Misjudgment

3) Method

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 684 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample