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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - 1977: Pages 349 - 382.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When questioned about the status of the railway line, how far along does Ralph claim the railway is?
(a) About one month behind schedule.
(b) About two months behind schedule.
(c) About two months ahead of schedule.
(d) About one month ahead of schedule.

2. After Cecil learns that Jameson has crossed Transvaal border, for what number of nights does he not sleep?
(a) Eight nights.
(b) Two nights.
(c) Three nights.
(d) Five nights.

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

4. What present does Victoria give to Cecil Rhodes from her mother?
(a) A book.
(b) A picture.
(c) A horse.
(d) A bottle of wine.

5. What does ZIPRA stand for?
(a) Zimbabwe People's Resistance Army.
(b) Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army.
(c) Zanziba People's Resistance Army.
(d) Zanziba People's Revolutionary Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the story opens, how many days have the men marched east from the ruins?

2. What are amaholi?

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

4. How long after Cathy's sisters arrive at the camp does Cecil decide to leave the camp?

5. The warrior who suddenly steps out of the forest was once known as the Ax. What is the warrior more commonly called now?

(see the answer key)

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