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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. How old was Juba when she died?

2. How much of his sentence does Zouga actually serve before being released?

3. Where is the ZIPRA headquarters located?

4. After Cecil learns that Jameson has crossed Transvaal border, for what number of nights does he not sleep?

5. Who sent the telegraph to Ralph that sends him rushing home to Cathy?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Roland's navigator inquires after the health of Janine, what does Roland realize for the very first time?

2. As Jordan and Zouga take their leave of each other, Jordan has one final question for Zouga before Zouga heads back to Bulawayo. What does Jordan ask his father?

3. What is Cecil Rhodes's final act?

4. After Cecil fires Jordan, how long does Cecil give Jordan to pack his things and leave Cecil's mansion?

5. Why is Craig Mellow embarrassed when he walks into the museum and is greeted by the woman behind the inquiries desk?

6. According to rumors that Vicky and Douglas told Craig, what had happened to Roland's body?

7. When Craig's companion is asked to describe Robyn St. John, how is Robyn described?

8. Why are the terrorists able to attack farmhouses without fearing that the security forces will arrive to arrest them?

9. When the British intelligence chief coordinator expresses bewilderment at how the terrorists can move freely, how does Leila explain it to him?

10. Why does Tungata ask for Janine's flight information for her return trip from Victoria Falls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to revenge, jealousy is a central theme of this novel.

a. Identify three characters that are motivated by jealousy. Describe their reasons for being jealous. Is their jealousy founded? Why or why not?

b. How does jealousy affect these characters, their decisions, and their actions?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been jealous? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There is no doubt that Roland is greatly affected by the plane crash and violent repeated rape of his wife. Discuss how these actions affect Roland's decisions while pursuing the terrorists. How does Janine's experience affect Roland's mental state, his ability to reason and make sound decisions, and his ability to continue on?

Essay Topic 3

Prophesies play a large role in the story as they are a motivating force behind the actions of a number of characters. Identify at least three prophesies that are discussed in the story, the circumstances surrounding each prophesy, and how the fulfillment of these prophesies affect the story's characters and plot.

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