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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. According to Zouga's calculations, how many miles per day had he covered when Zouga had originally made this same journey?

2. According to the news from Bulawayo, how many men does Jameson have mounted and armed?

3. When Robyn tells Mungo to leave the mission, Mungo sees the sky turning an unusual color in the distance. What is Mungo seeing?

4. How long do the indunas wait in the village before the Umlimo comes down from the cavern?

5. When Cecil breaks open champagne and steals Robyn's guests, who arranges for a wagon of champagne to be brought in so Cecil will not be the focus of attention at the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robyn explain to Juba her reasons for studying her chosen disease?

2. Why does Robyn eventually publish "Trooper Hackett of Matabeleland" with her own money?

3. Why does Tanase not want to go to Ralph's camp for the night so that Ralph and Bazo can catch up?

4. Why is Gandang so sure that the old times will come again even as his most senior wife tries to convince him that the Matabele has to change as the world has changed?

5. Ralph is told a story about why there is smoke rising. The story is a lie. What is the real reason for the smoke?

6. How does Bazo reply when the indunas ask when the "great storm" will begin?

7. When Ralph first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest, what reason is Ralph given for the smoke he sees?

8. Why is Jordan so uncomfortable when Ralph and Cecil begin to argue at the camp?

9. According to what Bazo tells Ralph, why are some of Bazo's men not coming to work the mines as Bazo originally promised to Ralph?

10. When the lion pounces on Jan Cheroot and his horse, how does Jan Cheroot survive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is entitled, "The Angels Weep". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main characters, and the violence portrayed in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast how the character of Craig Mellow changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Craig's character when he is first introduced in the story, when Janine marries Roland, when Roland asks for his help clearing the minefield, when he loses his leg, and when he and Janine finally set sail. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The character of Samson Kumalo goes from a likable character to a murderous thug and is somewhat redeemed in the end. Identify the events that caused these transitions. What other choices, if any, did Samson have when confronted with these transitional situations? Was Samson's transition to his Tungata persona avoidable? Was Samson's transition to his Tungata persona his only way to survive? Provide examples from the story that support your reasoning.

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