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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Khami Mission, who tells the girls that hundreds of soldiers are riding past the church?
(a) Old Mack.
(b) Old Bart.
(c) Old Abe.
(d) Old Moses.

2. Who is Gandang's son?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Tanase.
(d) Bazo.

3. How much older than Bazo's son is Ralph's son?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Two years.

4. 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 Zealot.
(b) The Cynic.
(c) The Wanderer.
(d) The Martyr.

5. What present does Victoria give to Cecil Rhodes from her mother?
(a) A horse.
(b) A book.
(c) A picture.
(d) A bottle of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Mungo heads back to the mission to warn the others of the ominous sky, what becomes suddenly oppressive?

2. Who do the Matabele refer to as One-Bright-Eye?

3. 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?

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

5. In preparation for their attack, who tells Bazo who is staying at the Khami Mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tanase not want to go to Ralph's camp for the night so that Ralph and Bazo can catch up?

2. To Ralph and Zouga, what is the worst kind of vermin found on the African plains and why?

3. Before Ralph departs, why does he warn Frank Rhodes not to send any unnecessary telegrams?

4. As the Matabele men prepare to carry out their killings, what is Tanase's primary job?

5. When the lion pounces on Jan Cheroot and his horse, how does Jan Cheroot survive?

6. Why does Ruth convert to Christianity?

7. While Ralph and Wankie are talking Bazo comes up behind Ralph and accuses Ralph of lying to him. What reason did Ralph give Bazo for their trek?

8. Why is Jordan so uncomfortable when Ralph and Cecil begin to argue at the camp?

9. How does Bazo respond when Ralph offers him work?

10. When Tanase greets Bazo as he is returning to Gandang's kraal, she calls Bazo a name that makes Bazo uncomfortable. Why does the name make Bazo uncomfortable?

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