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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Zimbabwe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chief Ngalo asks his son Nxumalo to bring the "heavy earth" to show the Old Seeker, what does Nxumalo bring?
(a) A chunk of gold.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A pot of soil.
(d) Three iron ingots from Phalaborwa.

2. What does the Old Seeker show Nxumalo and Chief Ngalo after he sees the "heavy earth"?
(a) A diamond.
(b) A golden amulet from Persia.
(c) A camel.
(d) Silk from China.

3. At what is Gumsto a master?
(a) Using a spear.
(b) Using a bow and arrows.
(c) Painting on cave walls and rocks.
(d) Tracking antelope and other game.

4. To what religion does Prince Henry of Portugal wish to convert Africa?
(a) Islam.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Christianity.

5. Why does Prince Henry of Portugal want to find the city of Ophir?
(a) It's supposed to be a city rich in gold.
(b) A beautiful queen rules over it, and he wants to wed her.
(c) A special herb grows there that will cure his arthritis.
(d) It's supposed to hide a fountain of youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What marks the territory of each individual family in Gumsto's clan?

2. Why does Naoka initially reject Gao as a prospective husband?

3. What does Nxumalo tell the Old Seeker his people traded for the "heavy earth"?

4. What is Kharu's role in the tribe?

5. How many members are in Gumsto's clan?

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