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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many white officers led each each garrison of Force Publique?
(a) A dozen.
(b) A few.
(c) At least ten.
(d) One or two.

3. Modern schools traditionally interpret "Heart of Darkness" as being allegorical of what?
(a) Human development.
(b) Original sin.
(c) Marriage.
(d) The Bible.

4. What honorary military rank did Williams receive?
(a) General.
(b) Lieutenant Colonel.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Lieutenant General.

5. Stanley is an adopted name for Henry. What was the occupation of the Stanley Henry met in America?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Trader.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Businessman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Leopold was described as pencil thin and possessing a large what?

2. Why did Conrad have to leave the Congo and return to England?

3. What jobs did George Washington Williams hold?

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

5. Who is the protagonist in "Heart of Darkness"?

(see the answer key)

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