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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - 1895: Pages 109 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the three men return to Cathy and Ralph's elaborate camp, who has arrived in their absence?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Leander Jameson.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Robyn St. John.

2. How long does Ralph predict that it will take Cecil Rhodes to leave their camp after Cathy's sisters arrive?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) One hour.
(d) One day.

3. Before converting to Christianity, what name was Ruth known by?
(a) Mamewethu.
(b) Shangani.
(c) Kampu.
(d) Ganda.

4. What is the name of the estate where Zouga lives?
(a) Queen's Lynn.
(b) Khami Mission.
(c) King's Lynn.
(d) Kimberley Club.

5. What animal comes to represent the beautiful and wild land between the Limpopo and the Zambezi rivers for Ralph Ballantyne?
(a) Antelope.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Giraffe.
(d) Elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Robyn tells Mungo to leave the mission, Mungo sees the sky turning an unusual color in the distance. What is Mungo seeing?

2. When Ralph is out prospecting with the man who will plan the development and extraction of the minerals, what does Ralph liken the continent of Africa to?

3. What is the name of Robyn's only son?

4. How long after Cathy's sisters arrive at the camp does Cecil decide to leave the camp?

5. Who plans the development and extraction of the minerals at the mine?

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