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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. When entering Zimbabwe, what does Colonel Bukharin pose as?

2. What stops the patrols' vehicle and renders it useless?

3. After Peter is led to the cavern, what does he do to the woman who led him there?

4. Where do Craig and the warriors stop for help on their way to the prison?

5. When Craig, Sally-Anne, Tungata and Sarah find Lobengula's tomb, what do they call it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Craig and the others who survived the prison rescue able to leave the prison?

2. How do Craig, Sally-Anne, Sarah and Tungata spend their time in the caverns?

3. What happens when Craig and Sally-Anne are found by Botswana police?

4. What do Craig and Tungata see as they near the waiting Cessna?

5. What parts of the Zimbabwe terrain help or hinder their get away?

6. How do Craig, Captain Nbebi and Sally-Anne work together to try and avoid being killed?

7. What good happens at the end of the book?

8. How does Peter finally get Tungata to lead him to the diamonds?

9. Who is Colonel Nikolai Bukharin?

10. What is Tungata's state since going to prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Choose three of the following characters and write about their role (victim, helper, etc.) in Peter's scheme: Craig, Sally-Anne, Buster, Shadrach, Captain Nbebi, the third brigade.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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