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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 is the name of the Prime Minister of South Africa during the time Bella serves in the political party?

2. Who is the leader of the scouts on the helicopter?

3. In the meeting with the Soviet powers, who presents the information regarding how they will gain power over the entire African continent?

4. In which South African city does Holly live with her family?

5. How long does Shasa battle with the great fish before his rod snaps in half?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sean and his men make their way to the communication hut in Camp Tercio?

2. How does Garry react when Elsa Pignatelli comes to visit his family in Chizora?

3. What message does Ramon bring to Bella when he visits her in her hotel room after her visit with Nicky?

4. Who is Aman Andom, and what happens to him?

5. How does Garry manage to escape from the approaching MiGs?

6. Who is Benjamin Afrika?

7. How does Ramon earn the rank of general in Castro's army?

8. Who is Sir Clarence Van Wyk?

9. Who is Aaron Friedman, and how does Bella use him in her plans to gain information for Ramon?

10. According to Shasa Courtney, how much will it cost his company to keep the country of South Africa safe for an entire year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Bella becomes pregnant, her relationship with Ramon changes dramatically. First, describe the situation under which Bella became pregnant. Then, compare Bella's reaction to the pregnancy news with Ramon's reaction to the news. Finally, explain how the news of the pregnancy begins to create a strange fairy tale world for Bella. Give at least two examples of red flags that she misses when planning her future with the baby.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Ramon participates in various sporting events. This is a hobby that is important to understanding psychological aspects of his character. Choose two different sporting events that Ramon participates in throughout the novel. Why are these sports important to him? Then, explain how these sports can be seen as either a symbol or parallel element to his greatest game which is seducing Bella. How does Ramon's sportsmanship give the reader a deeper understanding of his skills at seduction?

Essay Topic 3

Various members of the Malaga community play intricate roles in Ramon's exit from the city and from Bella's life. First, describe the character of Adra. What role does she play in Bella's life while they are living together? Then, explain how Adra's role changes once Ramon decides that he is going to leave town. With whom do Adra's loyalties lie, and how does she express those loyalties? Then, choose at least one other member from the Malagian community and explained how they either helped or hindered Bella in her pursuit to find her missing son.

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