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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Louise when Mungo raped her?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

2. As part of Bazo's reward for bringing the king Pemba's head, how many cattle is Bazo allowed to choose from the royal herd?
(a) Twenty head.
(b) One hundred head.
(c) Fifty head.
(d) Two hundred head.

3. As Lobengula's men attack the laager, which of Lobengula's commanders holds his troops back and end up being the only ones to survive?
(a) Gandang.
(b) Mungo.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Zouga.

4. After Bazo lets him go, how long does it take Ralph to meet back up with Isazi?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Four days.

5. How does Lobengula pay Ralph for the guns and bottles Ralph carries up from Kimberley?
(a) Silver.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is promoted to be Dr. Jameson's chief of staff?

2. As Jameson's mounted party makes its way to Umlimo, what is offered to the mounted men as they pass by the other soldiers?

3. When Zouga reaches the cavern beyond the village where the Umlimo dwell, who does Zouga rescue from two of his soldiers?

4. After burying the king, where does Gandang head to?

5. As part of Bazo's reward for bringing the king Pemba's head, how many men will Bazo now command?

Short Essay Questions

1. When she finally climbs out of the sycamore tree, why does Louise leave all of her supplies, except the rifle, behind?

2. As Ralph kisses Cathy goodbye as he prepares to leave the Codringtons, Ralph realizes two things. What are they?

3. When Mungo receives the letter telling him that his wife has died, Mungo is free to finally marry Louise. What does Mungo do when he receives the letter?

4. What are the instructions that Mungo gives to his advance team just before they cross the swollen river?

5. Why does Jameson send a party of mounted men to the Umlimo?

6. When Mungo asks Louise why she does not leave him, how does Louise respond?

7. Explain the upshot of the note Jameson pens to London, and Jameson's recommendation.

8. When Salina declares her love for Jordan, how does Jordan respond?

9. Why do Jim Thorn and Will Daniel trail behind the rest of Mungo's group that is following Lobengula?

10. When Bazo sends the warriors away, why does Bazo injure Ralph instead of letting him go unharmed?

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