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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 treaties Stanley made exchange for all mineral, animal, and wealth rights?
(a) Medicine and food.
(b) Paper and books.
(c) Thread and needles.
(d) Brightly-colored cloth.

2. What suffered because of Leopold's fascination with the young girl and his adventures with her?
(a) His reputation.
(b) His kingdom.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His treasury.

3. What did Shanu recruit for in Congo?
(a) Riverboat crews.
(b) Rubber harvesters.
(c) Force Publique.
(d) Mine workers.

4. What did Shanu receive when he went to Belgium in 1894?
(a) A statue.
(b) A letter from King Leopold.
(c) Public hatred.
(d) Public honors.

5. What was the name of the workhouse Stanley was sent to as a child?
(a) St. Nicholas'.
(b) St. John's.
(c) St. Asaph's.
(d) St. Luke's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Casement, in his youth?

3. By what year had Williams toured the Congo?

4. How did Queen Victoria feel about Leopold?

5. What year did King Leopold's control over the Congo begin?

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