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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16, and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the World's Fair held in Brussels?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1892.
(d) 1899.

2. Stanley's bizarre route took so long to traverse, that when he arrived to rescue Pasha, what happened?
(a) His assistance was no longer needed.
(b) He died shortly thereafter.
(c) He was unable to get back.
(d) He has used up all his supplies.

3. How many Africans attended the Berlin Conference?
(a) As many as could get there.
(b) None.
(c) A few.
(d) A lot.

4. Leopold became wealthy off the resources in the Congo and built multiple what?
(a) Schools.
(b) Universities.
(c) Churches.
(d) Private palaces.

5. What would be seized until the men of the village delivered a specific quota of sap?
(a) The women and children.
(b) The tools and food.
(c) The medicine and fuel.
(d) The animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on what he observed, what did E.D. Morel decide that Belgium's trade with the Congo was?

2. How did Stanley view the local people in the Congo?

3. What is the name for the piece of paper that shows what freight a ship is carrying?

4. Senator Morgan wanted the Congo to be a colony in order for newly freed slaves to be what?

5. What was Sheppard's name among the natives in the Congo?

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