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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. After traveling through the desert and being near exhaustion, why do Craig and Sally-Anne abandon the rifle and ammunition they are carrying?

2. How does Captain Nbebi avoid patrols at first?

3. What does Peter try to use as a bargaining chip with Tungata?

4. Once Craig and Tungata capture Peter and Nikolai, how do they get to Morgan Oxford?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Craig, Sally-Anne, Tungata and Sarah's escape options?

2. How do Sally-Anne, Sarah and Craig prepare for their trip to Zimbabwe?

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

4. How do Craig and Sally-Anne try to survive until they reach Botswana?

5. How do Craig and the rebels get into the prison?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The evil of elephant poaching is explored in the book, especially in the first section with The Comrade Minister of State. Using what you learned from the book answer the following questions:

1) Why is poaching such a problem in Africa?

2) Why was Comrade Minister of State's plan called "poaching genius"?

3) Who benefits financially from the poaching of elephants?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Craig and Tungata make a critical mistake while hiding out in the caverns. Write an essay describing their mistake, why they make this decision, and the consequences that followed.

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