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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, and Chapters 1, 2, and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what year were most of the coastal areas of Africa claimed as colonies by various European powers?
(a) Late 1870s.
(b) Early 1870s.
(c) Late 1860s.
(d) Early 1860s.

2. When was Henry Morton Stanley born?
(a) 1844.
(b) 1841.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1843.

3. Where did the Portuguese transport the slaves?
(a) England.
(b) Asia.
(c) The New World.
(d) Portugal.

4. What is the name of the publisher that Stanley became involved with?
(a) James Gordon Edison.
(b) James Gordon Morrow.
(c) James Gordon Bennett.
(d) James Gordon Madison.

5. Leopold was described as pencil thin and possessing a large what?
(a) Chin.
(b) Nose.
(c) Beard.
(d) Head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Leopold's sister and her husband fail to rule?

2. At what age did Stanley get on board the ship to America?

3. How did Queen Victoria feel about Leopold?

4. What year did King Leopold's control over the Congo begin?

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

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