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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 Sean escape the Zulu column pursuing him?

2. What do Sean and Duff agree to do with the money they get first?

3. How does Duff know Sean has no more reservations about their friendship?

4. How does Duff decide to earn the extra money they need?

5. How long does it take to reopen Little Sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how both Garrick and Anna feel about Sean's return in Chapter 25.

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

4. 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?

5. How do Sean and Duff find out claim jumpers are coming and why in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Katrina agrees to marry Sean, even though they have barely spoken to each other previously. Clearly, this is very different from how things are done today. Is this how most marriages are handled during the late 1800's? Describe a typical relationship during that time period from introduction through marriage. Why does Katrina's family offer a dowry to Sean? What did the dowry symbolize during that time period?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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