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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 ideas does Sean have to save and make money?

2. Who is waiting to greet Anna and Garrick when they return to Theunis Kraal?

3. Why did Duff leave home?

4. What gift does their father give the twins for Christmas?

5. Where does Duff take Sean to get his mind off things when he wants to quit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Garrick feel about his heroic act in Chapter 20?

2. How do Sean and Duff find out claim jumpers are coming and why in Chapter 8?

3. What are the moral implications of Garrick continuing to manipulate Sean into doing his chores in Chapter 13?

4. Sean trusts Duff with the rest of his money in Chapter 6 after knowing him for a short period of time. Was that a wise move?

5. Why does the Digger's Committee take on more social responsibility in Chapter 13?

6. Why do Sean and Duff need to keep the mine running in Chapter 11?

7. What are Sean and Duff able to do with all the money from the leader of gold they found?

8. What are the potential implications of Sean's ideas on saving and making money during difficult times in Chapter 15?

9. Why does Garrick black out at Baboon Stroom in Chapter 31?

10. How do Anna's feelings for Garrick change through Chapters 22 - 24 during their honeymoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's very ironic that Sean returns after Anna and Garrick are married. Anna knows that she's made a mistake, but there is nothing she can do. She is married to Garrick. What does irony mean? Why does the author use irony to describe the relationship between Anna, Garrick, and Sean? Name other ways the author uses irony in this book. Give your own example of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Sean is devastated when Karl shoots himself as a result of the takeover. Explain what you think prompts Sean to take Karl over, even though he is a friend and why you think those actions caused such remorse. Do you believe his relationship with his brother had anything to do with his feelings of guilt?

Essay Topic 3

How does the relationship between Garrick and Anna symbolize Garrick's life and personality? And, how do the relationships Sean has symbolize his life and personality?

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