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

2. When Robyn tells Mungo to leave the mission, Mungo sees the sky turning an unusual color in the distance. What is Mungo seeing?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Fires.
(c) Locusts.
(d) Bees.

3. What is the praise name that the Matabele have given to Zouga Ballantyne?
(a) Zimba.
(b) Bakela.
(c) Henshaw.
(d) Bazo.

4. As the story opens, how many days have the men marched east from the ruins?
(a) Six days.
(b) Nine days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Eight days.

5. Where do the Matabele seek refuge in times of trouble?
(a) Bembesi.
(b) The Shangani River.
(c) The Harkness Mines.
(d) The Matopo Hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Cecil breaks open champagne and steals Robyn's guests, who arranges for a wagon of champagne to be brought in so Cecil will not be the focus of attention at the wedding?

2. What are amaholi?

3. As the story begins, how old is Ralph?

4. When Cathy's sisters finally arrive at the camp, who does Victoria greet first?

5. When Cathy's sister finally arrive at the camp, who does Elizabeth greet first?

(see the answer key)

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