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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. What does ZIPRA stand for?

2. After finding his wife and unborn daughter murdered, what does Ralph find at the edge of the camp?

3. When Craig arrives at Queen's Lynn, who does Craig play a set of tennis with?

4. How long after Roland requests his navigator does the navigator parachute in to Roland's position?

5. Who does Craig Mellow have an appointment with when he arrives at the museum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jonathon love to haggle?

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

3. When Robyn is awakened in the night by scratching on her shutters, what is the message Robyn hears?

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

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

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

7. What is Cecil Rhodes's final act?

8. When Gideon chides Samson's uncertainty, what does Gideon tell Samson about strong men?

9. Describe one of Bawu's Claymores.

10. Why does Robyn insist on staying at Khami Mission and not flee for her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Ralph Ballantyne wears different masks in the story. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Ralph Ballantyne. How would the entire plot have been affected if Ralph had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Bazo? Why is it necessary for Ralph to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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