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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 begins, how old is Ralph?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 40.
(d) 35.

2. What disease does Robyn study by giving it to herself?
(a) Typhoid.
(b) Scabies.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Yellow jack.

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

4. As the three women walk towards Gandang's kraal, what do they notice is missing from the land?
(a) Tents.
(b) Children.
(c) Trees.
(d) Cattle.

5. Before the occupation of the company, when a senior wife of an indunas had traveled, how many attendants would be with her?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?

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

4. As he's trying to get out of going down in the mine shaft, what does Jan Cheroot claim to be?

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

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