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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. How does the orderly officer react when the Ladyburg Mounted Rifles show up at the battle site?

2. When do Sean and Duff run out of money needed to keep Candy's Deep running?

3. What gift does their father give the twins for Christmas?

4. Who is waiting to greet Anna and Garrick when they return to Theunis Kraal?

5. What did Sean tell Duff about his past?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sean and Duff need to keep the mine running in Chapter 11?

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

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

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

6. How would you describe the blossoming friendship between Sean and Duff in Chapters 1 - 4?

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

8. 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?

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

10. How does Garrick feel initially about using his new peg leg, and how does he react to it once it is on in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's very ironic that Sean returns after Anna and Garrick are married. Anna knows that she's made a mistake, but there is nothing she can do. She is married to Garrick. What does irony mean? Why does the author use irony to describe the relationship between Anna, Garrick, and Sean? Name other ways the author uses irony in this book. Give your own example of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Duff is a good business man and has really good ideas on how to make his and Sean's venture successful. Describe three things Duff is responsible for toward making Candy's Deep a success.

Essay Topic 3

Sean and Duff start to become consumed by business and money. This is evidenced by many things, from the way they treat each other to the way Hradsky is able to out maneuver them. Identify and discuss five signs that they are getting carried away by business and money.

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