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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. When does Tables Turned "run out of puff" in his race?

2. Where is Link's first press conference going to be held in South Africa?

3. Sally asks Link if he would have found it easier with a _____ [bridle] when they talk about his riding the horse in Spy Across Country.

4. The steering wheel wheel is described as being as durable as _____.

5. What language does the guide assigned to Link when he goes riding speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Link feel as he is driving home from the "Man in Car" shoot?

2. How does Sally feel about discovering that Danilo is somewhat related to her family?

3. What is Link's impression of Roderick Hodge?

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

5. How is Link dressed for his scene in the car?

6. How does Link react to the personal appearances that Clifford Wenkins and Worldic have booked for him?

7. What happens when Charlie talks to Link about their encounter with Nerissa and why is this odd?

8. What does Greville Arknold do when Link alludes to his possible culpability regarding Nerissa's horses?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author describe the rift between wealthy people and the working class in South Africa? How does he describe the lifestyle of the van Hurens? How does Melanie's description of apartheid outline the class structure between the races in South Africa? What points does Link agree with? What points does he find himself in opposition to?

Essay Topic 2

Why do Roderick Hodge and Katya set Link up? How do they do it? Why would they betray his trust like this? How does Roderick Hodge try to make amends? What does Link think of him?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Link's onscreen hero status with his heroism in saving Katya. How does he become the larger-than-life man off screen that he is onscreen? What does he have to do to save her life? What does Conrad say about what he does to save her life? How does this define him as a hero?

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