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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does a gold brick weigh, according to Quentin van Huren?
(a) Seventy-two pounds.
(b) Three kilos.
(c) A ton.
(d) Fifty pounds.

2. What is the name of the film that Link stars in that his agent says is opening in Johannesburg?
(a) Cliff Diver.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Dog Days in Paradise.
(d) Man in Car.

3. What is the subject of the film Evan Pentelow is shooting in South Africa?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Lions.
(c) Gold.
(d) Politics.

4. What is the name of Greville Arknold's jockey?
(a) John Sylvanie.
(b) K.L. Fahrden.
(c) Jordan Silverman.
(d) J.B. Frankenpool.

5. Which one of Vivi van Huren's friends shows up at Germiston?
(a) Alice Frackenpol.
(b) Katya Vanderpool.
(c) Celine Gougenheim.
(d) Janet Frankenloots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of sports car is Link filming in?

2. What does the press think Link is missing out on by living in England?

3. What is the name of Link's daughter?

4. Where does Link go where he sees the runners for the first race walking around?

5. What does Evan Pentelow call his latest film?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Link reveal to the van Hurens about Nerissa's condition and how do they react?

2. How does Conrad sum up Drix Goddart's personality?

3. How does Link describe Nerissa and how has she changed?

4. How does Link describe Newmarket race tracks?

5. Describe how Link and Charlie say hello and goodbye to each other and why this is significant in their relationship.

6. What does Link say to do when Charlie asks Nerissa what she told Danilo about her illness and her will before he came to South Africa?

7. What are the two undetectable ways the horses could be tampered with in their racing?

8. What is a coaxial cable and who explains this to Link?

9. What is the hotel like where the crew stays after the day's shooting and why?

10. How has Link tried to escape the sports car during the filming of "Man in Car"?

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