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

2. What does Link call Conrad when he arrives at the press conference?

3. Where does Terry keep the fresh magazines for the Arriflex?

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

5. What kind of car does Link drive when he leaves the movie set at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization changed Link's dreams and determined his future career?

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

3. 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?

4. Why does Lucky believe that Link is angry at him?

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

6. What does Quentin van Huren say when more people join the party to go into the gold mine?

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

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

9. What is Summerveld and why does Greville Arknold use it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Charlie's visit with Nerissa confirm Link's suspicions about Danilo? What knowledge does Charlie find out that Danilo has concerning Nerissa's illness? Why is this important? How does Danilo know the contents of Nerissa's will? What item in the will has provided a motive for the attempts on Link's life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the trap Link sets for catching Danilo. Who helps him? What sacrifice does he have to make in order to trick Danilo? How is Danilo apprehended in the end?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the demeanor of Clifford Wenkins to that of Link's character. How is Clifford Wenkins a foil to Link's character? How are the two men physically different? How does each man differ in the way he presents himself?

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