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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - 1895: Pages 109 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mzilikazi?
(a) Zouga's grandfather.
(b) Jan's grandfather.
(c) Bazo's grandfather.
(d) Gandang's grandfather.

2. Who leaves Cathy and Ralph's camp because they cannot stand any more of Cecil Rhodes?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Jan.
(c) Louise.
(d) Robyn.

3. The warrior who suddenly steps out of the forest was once known as the Ax. What is the warrior more commonly called now?
(a) The Cynic.
(b) The Wanderer.
(c) The Martyr.
(d) The Zealot.

4. As the Umlimo is giving her prophesies, what type of creature is crawling over her body?
(a) A scorpion.
(b) A snake.
(c) A spider.
(d) A cricket.

5. When Mungo finally reaches the mission, where does he command all of the people to go?
(a) To the barn.
(b) To the tent.
(c) To the basement.
(d) To the fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?

2. Where do the Matabele seek refuge in times of trouble?

3. As the novel begins, how many wagons does Ralph own?

4. What is the Matabele name given to Ralph?

5. Who is Gandang's son?

(see the answer key)

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