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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 happens when Garrick goes down the hall with the gun to find Sean?

2. Who comes after Sean with table legs ready to fight?

3. How does Anna react to Garrick on their last night of their honeymoon?

4. What happens when Sean comes home and asks about Garrick's leg?

5. How was Sean ambushed during the Chelmsford campaign?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Digger's Committee take on more social responsibility in Chapter 13?

2. Sean trusts Duff with the rest of his money in Chapter 6 after knowing him for a short period of time. Was that a wise move?

3. Even though everyone is nervous, why does Sean want to fight the largest man first?

4. What happened as a result of Sean leaving Theunis Kraal without talking to his brother in Chapter 30?

5. How does Garrick feel about his heroic act in Chapter 20?

6. Why is Candy impressed with the men when they come to visit her hotel in Chapter 5?

7. Is the way the orderly officer reacts to the regiment in Chapter 18 appropriate? Why or why not?

8. How do Anna's feelings for Garrick change through Chapters 22 - 24 during their honeymoon?

9. What are Sean and Duff able to do with all the money from the leader of gold they found?

10. What feelings and emotions does Sean have as a result of Garrick's accident in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the relationship between Garrick and Anna symbolize Garrick's life and personality? And, how do the relationships Sean has symbolize his life and personality?

Essay Topic 2

The author portrays Candy as a powerful female business owner during a time when women-owned businesses were not popular. Why would he include her character? Other than helping Sean and Duff, what purpose does she bring to the overall story? How does she compare to other women in the story?

Essay Topic 3

It seems that tragedy follows Sean throughout the book. He is a character that has been able to climb to the highest highs, then fall to the lowest lows. Why does the author take the reader on this roller coaster ride? What is the purpose in creating emotional ties to characters? What other characters experience a variety of high points and low points? Be specific by naming the character and describing the various situations they find themselves in.

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