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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 gift does their father give the twins for Christmas?

2. After narrowly escaping an ambush, what does Sean return to find?

3. Where does Garrick regain consciousness?

4. New Years Day is a double celebration in Ladyburg for what reason?

5. Why does Sean trade chores with Garrick?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What drives Sean to go look for a fight in Chapter 1?

3. How could Garrick have approached the conflict differently with his brother in Chapter 30?

4. Anna has ulterior motives in visiting Garrick, but did he have ulterior motives when he asked her to marry him in Chapter 21?

5. How does Anna's reaction to each brother effect Garrick in Chapter 9?

6. Why does Ada really leave Theunis Kraal in Chapter 25?

7. Does Anna fully understood the magnitude of the lie she told Garrick?

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

9. Why does Garrick black out at Baboon Stroom in Chapter 31?

10. What are the ethical implications of Sean and Duff buying out their friend in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sean and Duff go into the bush after losing their mine and their business to Hradsky. Sean really enjoys the wilderness, but Duff does not. Based on each of their individual characteristics, why do you think each of them feels the way they do? What is the author building up to by introducing the fact that Sean is in his element while Duff is not?

Essay Topic 2

Duff is attacked by a rabid jackal and has to go through the pain of injuries and the pain of waiting to see if he is going to become rabid as well. After 18 days, the dog involved in the fight does become rabid. Describe the array of feelings Duff goes through between the attack and the day that he finally succumbs to rabies. What techniques does the author use to take the reader through Duff's emotions and Sean's emotions? What emotions is the author trying to portray?

Essay Topic 3

Even though Mbejane and Sean are very close friends, they also have a servant and master relationship. Explain the dichotomy of the two different relationships. Why can't they just be friends? Does Sean's friendship with Mbejane impact how he treats other servants and employees?

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