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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4, 5, and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of rifles allowed Leopold's agents in the Congo to establish dominance?
(a) Boar-shot rifles.
(b) Side-winding rifles.
(c) Breech-loading rifles.
(d) Large caliber rifles.

2. How did Queen Victoria feel about Leopold?
(a) He was evil.
(b) He had too much power.
(c) He was too eccentric.
(d) He was very handsome.

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

4. Why did most European colonizers focus on Africa's coastal areas?
(a) They were immediately accessible.
(b) They had more riches.
(c) The local people were friendlier.
(d) The coast was cheaper to colonize.

5. Where did Stanley go after the Berlin Conference?
(a) Middle East.
(b) Africa.
(c) Russia.
(d) Far East.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Stanley get on board the ship to America?

2. What was the name of the workhouse Stanley was sent to as a child?

3. Who did Leopold want to retain political power in the Congo?

4. How many Africans attended the Berlin Conference?

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

(see the answer key)

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