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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 causes the boys to get kicked out of school?
2. How does Anna react to Garrick on their last night of their honeymoon?
3. What does Sean do with the wagons that bring the equipment back from the boat?
4. Why did Duff leave home?
5. What news does Waite bring from Pietermaritzburg?
Short Essay Questions
1. How would you describe the blossoming friendship between Sean and Duff in Chapters 1 - 4?
2. What drives Sean to go look for a fight in Chapter 1?
3. How do Sean and Duff find out claim jumpers are coming and why in Chapter 8?
4. How does the way that Anna and Garrick marry in Chapter 22 symbolize their relationship?
5. What are the ethical implications of Sean and Duff buying out their friend in Chapter 16?
6. 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?
7. What are the potential implications of Sean's ideas on saving and making money during difficult times in Chapter 15?
8. What are Sean and Duff able to do with all the money from the leader of gold they found?
9. Explain how both Garrick and Anna feel about Sean's return in Chapter 25.
10. Why does the Digger's Committee take on more social responsibility in Chapter 13?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
What is "blackwater"? What is the danger of contracting Malaria during this time? Is it a common disease? Sean knows immediately upon seeing the blackwater what is wrong with Katrina. How does Katrina's illness impact her, Sean, and their family?
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