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

2. What dis the meaning of the praise name that the Matabele have given to Zouga Ballantyne?
(a) The Fist.
(b) The Axe.
(c) The Eagle.
(d) The Seeker.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Zouga's calculations, how many miles per day had he covered when Zouga had originally made this same journey?

2. When Jan Cheroot is lowered into the mine shaft, what does he find in the little cave?

3. Who leaves Cathy and Ralph's camp because they cannot stand any more of Cecil Rhodes?

4. Who is Mzilikazi?

5. As the three women walk towards Gandang's kraal, what do they notice is missing from the land?

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