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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 24 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Craig convince the armed Matabele Warriors on the property not to kill him?
(a) He offers to let them use another property he owns.
(b) He pays them American money.
(c) He threatens to hurt their families.
(d) He tells them he knows the Comrade Minister.

2. What does Craig's Matabele name mean?
(a) For the finger points on its own.
(b) For the leg walks on its own.
(c) For the arm swings on its own.
(d) For the face smiles on its own.

3. What does Craig decide to turn Chizarira into?
(a) An animal preserve.
(b) The headquarters for his field research.
(c) A tourist destination.
(d) A getaway where he can write his next novel.

4. How does Craig feel about himself as a writer?
(a) He is fearful that he will run out of ideas.
(b) He doubts his abilities.
(c) He thinks he is the best writer to come out of Africa.
(d) He is proud of his successes.

5. When Craig goes to check the property in Chizarira, what is he warned to watch out for?
(a) Goats.
(b) Land mines.
(c) Rebels.
(d) Snakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Craig Mellow's purpose in returning to Africa?

2. Why do the Matabele Warriors escort Craig off the property?

3. What promise does Craig make to the Matabele Warriors?

4. How many elephants are killed in The Comrade Minister of State's poaching plan?

5. What is done with the dead elephants, once all the tusks are taken?

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