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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. When Stanley was paroled as a prisoner during the American Civil War, what did he promptly do after being paroled?
(a) Fight.
(b) Leave America.
(c) Deserted.
(d) Became a trader.

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

3. In what country was Williams commissioned a lieutenant?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Peru.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Puerto Rico.

4. How many black soldiers were in each garrison of Force Publique?
(a) Some.
(b) Several hundred.
(c) Several dozen.
(d) Fifty.

5. Who was Henry Stanley's mother?
(a) Kathy Parry.
(b) Mary Parry.
(c) Victoria Parry.
(d) Betsy Parry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many white officers led each each garrison of Force Publique?

3. What is the name of the publisher that Stanley became involved with?

4. By what year were most of the coastal areas of Africa claimed as colonies by various European powers?

5. What year was the Force Publique established?

(see the answer key)

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