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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who unsuccessfully bribed Morel to stop his work on the Congo?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Elder Dempster.
(c) His boss.
(d) Leopold.

2. What kind of ivory did Stanley transport out of the Congo?
(a) Balls of ivory.
(b) Processed ivory.
(c) Elephant tusks.
(d) Ivory rocks.

3. What did Elder Dempster have exclusive contracts with Leopold to do?
(a) Carry cargo between Congo and Belgium.
(b) Carry slaves from Congo to anywhere.
(c) Carry slaves to Belgium.
(d) Carry people between Congo and Belgium.

4. How did Queen Victoria feel about Leopold?
(a) He had too much power.
(b) He was very handsome.
(c) He was too eccentric.
(d) He was evil.

5. What nationality was the shipping firm Elder Dempster from?
(a) British.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Conrad have to leave the Congo and return to England?

2. When did Morel resign, under pressure, from Elder Dempster?

3. Leopold became wealthy off the resources in the Congo and built multiple what?

4. How did Shanu die?

5. By what year had Williams toured the Congo?

(see the answer key)

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