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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. Why does Izak know the symbol Jalal is painting?

2. Why do Jacobus and Mehring talk about cattle?

3. What does Mehring do as he watches the storm?

4. How does Jacobus act as doctor?

5. What protects the Indians' fortified enclosure?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of the disaster on the farm?

2. How is Mehring only charged with "interfering" with the girl and can easily make the issue disappear?

3. What does Mehring learn about his son? Why is he upset?

4. How does Mehring feel about his farm?

5. What happens to Mehring as he is walking in the third pasture?

6. Why is Jalal's father upset with what his son is painting?

7. How do the Indians react to Mehring being in their store?

8. Where does Mehring end up after walking across the compound?

9. Why can the orange river lilies now be seen?

10. What can be found at the laborers' celebration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mehring is the protagonist in this book.

Part 1) Describe Mehring.

Part 2) How does his character change throughout the book?

Part 3) Compare and contrast Mehring at the beginning of the book to Mehring at the end.

Essay Topic 2

Mehring goes to the Indian Store to purchase gifts.

Part 1) How do the Indians treat him?

Part 2) Why do they treat him this way?

Part 3) How does he react to their treatment?

Essay Topic 3

Mehring enjoys many aspects of the farm.

Part 1) Describe the farm.

Part 2) Why does Mehring own a farm?

Part 3) What does he love about the farm?

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