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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. Why does Sean invite Curtis and Francois out for drinks after Duff has been gone for a while?
2. How does Sean finally end Duff's suffering?
3. What is Sean trying to find in Nova Sofala?
4. Who nurses Sean back to health?
5. What dowry does the new bride's family offer Sean?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Jan and Sean seem to be competing so fiercely over everything?
2. What happens to Duff when he finally shows signs of rabies?
3. Describe Duff's reaction to the rabid jackal attack?
4. Sean takes Duff's death really hard. What gets him to finally laugh again?
5. Sean is relieved after the takeover. Why?
6. Why does Katrina dislike Candy?
7. Sean welcomes the Leroux's to his camp, but the mood quickly changes. What happens that causes the mood to change, and what happens with the Leroux's return?
8. When Francois runs back out of the mine, Sean goes to the face to warn the men. What would have happened if he would have followed Francois in Chapter 19?
9. Why doesn't Hlubi want to leave the mountain village with Sean? What reason does he give, and what is the real reason?
10. How does the Christmas celebration in Chapter 24 differ from the previous year?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Sean is devastated when Karl shoots himself as a result of the takeover. Explain what you think prompts Sean to take Karl over, even though he is a friend and why you think those actions caused such remorse. Do you believe his relationship with his brother had anything to do with his feelings of guilt?
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