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

2. Who was the chancellor of Germany when Leopold wanted the foreign powers to recognize his colony?
(a) Scholinder.
(b) Vichmart.
(c) Bismarck.
(d) Harbringer.

3. Why did Leopold purchase newspaper space?
(a) To advertise his riches.
(b) To publish carefully written articles.
(c) To write short stories.
(d) To publish articles about ivory.

4. What did the treaties Stanley made exchange for all mineral, animal, and wealth rights?
(a) Brightly-colored cloth.
(b) Paper and books.
(c) Medicine and food.
(d) Thread and needles.

5. What was the purpose of Leopold's establishment of international organizations to look after Africa's interests?
(a) To provide employment for Europeans in Africa.
(b) To provide a smokescreen for his activities in Africa.
(c) To launder money coming in and out of Africa.
(d) To provide someone to look out for Africans.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Leopold fired Kowalsky, whom did Kowalsky turn over masses of damning documents to?

2. What did E.D. Morel realize the only thing exported to the Congo was?

3. What is the title of Chapter 15?

4. What church was William Henry Sheppard a missionary for?

5. Who was President in America when Leopold began to have his colony recognized by the foreign powers?

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