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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 has happened to Tungata while in prison?

2. When Sally-Anne flies into Zimbabwe for the second time what does she return from with that is needed for the successful rescue of Tungata?

3. Where does Bukharin take Peter?

4. What does Craig find in Nikolai's briefcase?

5. How does Peter know the group is hiding somewhere near Vusamanzi's village?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Sarah meets Craig and Sally-Anne at the hotel, what does she tell them about Tungata?

4. How do Craig and Tungata overtake Peter's headquarters?

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

6. Who is Colonel Nikolai Bukharin?

7. What do Craig, Sally-Anne, Tungata and Sarah learn from Vusamanzi while they are in the cavern?

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

9. Why do Craig and Tungata leave the cavern?

10. Explain the sacrifice Captain Nbebi makes for Craig and Sally-Anne.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sometimes Peter's plans seem to turn out suspicious as is the case when he sends the third brigade troopers to Zambezi Waters with Craig and Sally-Anne. With this in mind, answer the following questions:

1) Why does Peter send the brigade with Craig and Sally-Anne?

2) What does Comrade Lookout do when they are alone? What is Craig's response to this?

3) Is Comrade Lookout good at his job? How do you know this?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of poverty and wealth is discussed in the book as shown by the government and the people. Applying what you learned about Zimbabwe's contrast of poverty and wealth answer the following questions:

1) Why is there such a contrast between poverty and wealth?

2) What can be done to fix the problem?

3) Who created the problem? Why do you think this?

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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