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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 does Sean get under to save himself while trapped in the mine?
2. Who shows up at Sean's camp near the river?
3. What is happening at the camp when Sean returns from Nova Sofala?
4. What does the doctor prescribe for Katrina?
5. When the Leroux group return, when is the fight declared over?
Short Essay Questions
1. Duff and Sean didn't believe Max when he first approached them in Chapter 28. What factors influence them and make them change their mind?
2. Sean is anxious to help the women at the Leroux camp. Why? Why does he continue going out of his way to be helpful?
3. As Duff's friend, Sean has to make a promise that he knows he cannot keep to Duff. What is that promise, and what does he feel about what he has to do in the end?
4. What happens to Duff when he finally shows signs of rabies?
5. Why does Katrina ask Sean to put his name in her family bible?
6. What happens to Katrina as a result of her illness? What was the emotional impact?
7. Why does Katrina want to leave Johannesburg?
8. Why does Sean need to bring a priest back to the camp so quickly?
9. 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?
10. Along with access to water, why do the men decide to travel away from the desert?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The argument between Duff and Sean is an argument that is still being had today. While hunting for ivory is now illegal, what are your views on the actions of the two men? Compare and contrast each side of the argument and give your own opinion on the subject.
Essay Topic 2
As soon as Sean hears that Garrick is in trouble he decides to go home. Knowing Sean's past, his relationships and his need to rescue people, and his feelings for his brother, are you surprised that he wants to go home? Explain your take on the situation.
Essay Topic 3
The stock exchange set up by the men in Johannesburg is not unlike today's stock market. They are able to use tactics to make stock prices go up and down in order to accompany what they want. Compare these actions to today's market and explain how they are able to manipulate it.
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