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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the first comprehensive census of the Congo determine the national population to be?
(a) 10 million.
(b) 13 million.
(c) 11 million.
(d) 9 million.

2. Where was Casement sent when he was in the British consular services?
(a) Egypt.
(b) America.
(c) Africa.
(d) Belgium.

3. For what crime was Sheppard tried for the publication of atrocities in the Congo?
(a) Treason.
(b) Free-speech.
(c) Slander.
(d) Libel.

4. Congo was rich in wild vines of the genus _________.
(a) Lallaphia.
(b) Lorryaphia.
(c) Landolphia.
(d) Lollonaphia.

5. Who is the protagonist in "Heart of Darkness"?
(a) Mellville.
(b) Mellonton.
(c) Madison.
(d) Marlow.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many black soldiers were in each garrison of Force Publique?

2. How did Shanu die?

3. Where did Shanu move when he moved to Congo?

4. What work did Casement do in Africa?

5. Where did Stanley become a celebrity for being the first European to explore Africa's interior?

(see the answer key)

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