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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 Cathy's sister finally arrive at the camp, who does Elizabeth greet first?
(a) Cecil.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Cathy.

2. As the novel begins, how many wagons does Ralph own?
(a) 150.
(b) 100.
(c) 200.
(d) 50.

3. As he's trying to get out of going down in the mine shaft, what does Jan Cheroot claim to be?
(a) Sick.
(b) Sacred.
(c) A coward.
(d) A thief.

4. According to Zouga's calculations, how many miles per day had he covered when Zouga had originally made this same journey?
(a) Ten miles per day.
(b) Five miles per day.
(c) Three miles per day.
(d) Eight miles per day.

5. Who leaves Cathy and Ralph's camp because they cannot stand any more of Cecil Rhodes?
(a) Louise.
(b) Zouga.
(c) Robyn.
(d) Jan.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to what Ralph tells Cathy, what is a bottle of whiskey worth in Bulawayo?

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

3. When Mungo finally reaches the mission, where does he command all of the people to go?

4. When the three men find the area they are looking for, how many shafts does Zouga remember?

5. How many children does Gandang have with his most senior wife?

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