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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. Who is Gideon?

2. Who has been chosen to command the imperial troops heading to Bulawayo?

3. Who owns Queen's Lynn?

4. As Robyn and Elizabeth leave the mission behind, who does Elizabeth secretly wish had come to rescue her?

5. When Tungata arrives at the Khami Hospital, who is there to greet him?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tungata Zebiwe's bus is boarded at a roadblock, why does Tungata fear that his forged employment papers might not be enough to get him through the roadblock?

2. When Juba and Tungata do not keep up with the other children, what does Tungata offer to do for Juba?

3. When Vicky and Douglas offer to have Janine come and live at Queen's Lynn, why does Janine decline their offer?

4. When Tungata and his soldiers reach the lands of the white farmers, what do the soldiers do?

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

6. 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?

7. When Ralph first reaches home, he sees movement and is overjoyed. Minutes later, his joy is dashed. Why?

8. As Ralph makes his way back to Cathy, why is locomotive driver terrified?

9. When Gideon is asked to join the two men that appear at his house, Gideon declines because he is old and blind. How does the elder of the two men respond when Gideon declines?

10. When Tungata and his men are spotted by Scouts, why does Tungata's thinking suddenly turn cold and clear?

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

Compare and contrast Craig Mellow and Samson Kumalo.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of the Matabeleland. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group actually end up controlling Matabeleland? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

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