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

3. As Mungo heads back to the mission to warn the others of the ominous sky, what becomes suddenly oppressive?
(a) The noise.
(b) The stillness.
(c) The heat.
(d) The sun.

4. Who cuts the telegraph lines to prevent word of the plague reaching Cecil Rhodes?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Zouga.

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

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. After Ralph and Cecil fight, what does Jordan place in Ralph's stateroom on the train?

3. As the novel begins, how many wagons does Ralph own?

4. What is the Matabele name given to Ralph?

5. Before the occupation of the company, when a senior wife of an indunas had traveled, how many attendants would be with her?

(see the answer key)

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