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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 name of the colony that the Congo was annexed to Belgium as in 1908?
(a) Belgian Congo.
(b) Congo Free State.
(c) Free Congo.
(d) Republic of Congo.

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

3. What position did Henry Shelton Sanford hold?
(a) Ambassador.
(b) Senator.
(c) Governor.
(d) President.

4. Where did Leopold send Henry Shelton Sanford?
(a) Berlin.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Stanley left Zanzibar, what did he traverse?

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

3. What honorary military rank did Williams receive?

4. What disease did Williams contract when he left the Congo?

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

(see the answer key)

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