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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. How does the orderly officer react when the Ladyburg Mounted Rifles show up at the battle site?
2. Where are the men from Ladyburg going to fight?
3. Who does Duff ask to marry him?
4. When does Sean intend to return to Ladyburg?
5. When men get trapped in a mudslide at Little Sister, what do Sean and Duff decide?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the relationship between Anna and Sean change between Chapters 10 - 12?
2. How does Garrick feel about his heroic act in Chapter 20?
3. How does the way that Anna and Garrick marry in Chapter 22 symbolize their relationship?
4. How do Sean and Duff find out claim jumpers are coming and why in Chapter 8?
5. Why does Garrick black out at Baboon Stroom in Chapter 31?
6. Why does Ada really leave Theunis Kraal in Chapter 25?
7. What are the moral implications of Garrick continuing to manipulate Sean into doing his chores in Chapter 13?
8. What happened as a result of Sean leaving Theunis Kraal without talking to his brother in Chapter 30?
9. How could Garrick have approached the conflict differently with his brother in Chapter 30?
10. What are the ethical implications of Sean and Duff buying out their friend in Chapter 16?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The argument between Duff and Sean is an argument that is still being had today. While hunting for ivory is now illegal, what are your views on the actions of the two men? Compare and contrast each side of the argument and give your own opinion on the subject.
Essay Topic 2
The author portrays Candy as a powerful female business owner during a time when women-owned businesses were not popular. Why would he include her character? Other than helping Sean and Duff, what purpose does she bring to the overall story? How does she compare to other women in the story?
Essay Topic 3
As soon as Sean hears that Garrick is in trouble he decides to go home. Knowing Sean's past, his relationships and his need to rescue people, and his feelings for his brother, are you surprised that he wants to go home? Explain your take on the situation.
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