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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jacobus is frantic at not being able to contact his master. How does he handle the situation?
(a) Not well.
(b) Somewhat well.
(c) Well.
(d) Fairly well.

2. What is Izak playing loudly?
(a) The piano.
(b) The guitar.
(c) The clarinet.
(d) The radio.

3. When Mehring returns, what does he realize must remain?
(a) The debris in the yard.
(b) Some of his staffs' increased responsibilities.
(c) The new path of the river.
(d) Jacobus as a doctor.

4. Although cyanide is the quickest way to commit suicide, why does he believe it is not what the man used?
(a) It is not the "tycoon's way" to do it.
(b) It is very painful.
(c) It is expensive.
(d) One must have assistance in administering it.

5. With whom does Mehring walk through the property?
(a) Terry.
(b) Jacobus.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Antonia.

6. What does Mehring do as he watches the storm?
(a) Reads a book.
(b) Drinks the whiskey.
(c) Talks to Jacobus.
(d) Takes photographs.

7. Why can the orange river lilies be seen?
(a) The farmhands have planted more this year.
(b) They have grown larger than in the past.
(c) They are in a different location from the previous summer.
(d) The fire has made this viewing possible.

8. Why do Jacobus and Mehring talk about cattle?
(a) That is Jacobus' job.
(b) Cattle are important on the farm.
(c) It is the one thing they really have in common.
(d) It is an important topic to discuss.

9. What does Mehring also consider?
(a) Giving Jacobus a bonus.
(b) Selling the farm.
(c) Bonuses for the men.
(d) Buying gifts for all the men.

10. What are Jacobus and Solomon planting in the field?
(a) Oak trees.
(b) Small chestnut seedlings.
(c) Corn.
(d) Native plants.

11. Why does Mehring take the opportunity to put his hand on the young girl's thigh?
(a) He wants to scare her.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He thinks she is his wife.
(d) They accidentally touch hands.

12. For what is the beer and goat meat?
(a) Mehring's birthday party.
(b) Mehring's business associates.
(c) The celebration.
(d) Jacobus' family.

13. Why must Bismillah keep alert?
(a) The lawyers may cheat them out of their money.
(b) The fire has spread from De Beer's property.
(c) The locals often cannot count the money they shove at him.
(d) The government may come looking for them.

14. Why do the streets become impassible?
(a) Bridges have collapsed.
(b) The police have them block of for safety reasons.
(c) Dirt streets turn to mud.
(d) The water is running across the streets.

15. Why does Terry call from New York?
(a) To say happy New Year.
(b) To wish Mehring happy birthday.
(c) To say he arrived safely.
(d) To tell his father he will not be returning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mehring think about as he walks through the property?

2. In what car do Mehring and his son ride?

3. What is Phineas' wife doing at the celebration?

4. Why do the Indians allow local blacks to shop?

5. Why does Mehring ride in tourist class on a plane ride from Lisbon?

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