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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. Who does Duff ask to marry him?

2. How long does it take to reopen Little Sister?

3. Who attends Anna and Garrick's wedding?

4. Who gives Sean and his new acquaintance a rock to examine?

5. Who do Sean, Duff, and Hradsky take over when he leaves himself vulnerable?

Short Essay Questions

1. Anna has ulterior motives in visiting Garrick, but did he have ulterior motives when he asked her to marry him in Chapter 21?

2. What drives Sean to go look for a fight in Chapter 1?

3. What are the ethical implications of Sean and Duff buying out their friend in Chapter 16?

4. How does the Courtney family prepare to leave for war on New Years Day in Chapter 16?

5. Did Duff and Sean handle the mudslide right? How could they have handled it differently?

6. What happened as a result of Sean leaving Theunis Kraal without talking to his brother in Chapter 30?

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

8. Even though everyone is nervous, why does Sean want to fight the largest man first?

9. How does Anna's reaction to each brother effect Garrick in Chapter 9?

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

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 2

Duff is a good business man and has really good ideas on how to make his and Sean's venture successful. Describe three things Duff is responsible for toward making Candy's Deep a success.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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