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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. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?
(a) Gold.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Children.

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

3. According to what Ralph tells Cathy, what is a bottle of whiskey worth in Bulawayo?
(a) One pound.
(b) Ten pounds.
(c) Three pounds.
(d) Eight pounds.

4. What name do the three men give to their new mine?
(a) African Mine.
(b) Ballantyne Mine.
(c) New Rush Mine.
(d) Harkness Mine.

5. When the three men return to Cathy and Ralph's elaborate camp, who has arrived in their absence?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Leander Jameson.
(d) Robyn St. John.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Gandang have with his most senior wife?

2. When Cecil breaks open champagne and steals Robyn's guests, who arranges for a wagon of champagne to be brought in so Cecil will not be the focus of attention at the wedding?

3. According to Zouga's calculations, how many miles per day had he covered when Zouga had originally made this same journey?

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

5. As the story begins, how old is Ralph?

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