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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI, Education of a Puritan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Paul de Prè work as a gardener in Amsterdam?
(a) Karel Van Doorn.
(b) A Dutch politician.
(c) A Dutch merchant.
(d) Two wealthy Dutch widows.

2. Which tribal leader causes as much death, devastation, and forced migration as Shaka?
(a) Mzilikazi.
(b) Mhlangana.
(c) Dingane.
(d) Nxumalo.

3. What happens when Mzilikazi stands up to Shaka?
(a) He surrenders.
(b) His tribe is absorbed by Shaka's, but Mzilikazi escapes.
(c) Shaka shoots him with a bow and arrow.
(d) He is wounded by Nxumalo's spear.

4. What does Karel Van Doorn want Paul de Prè to return to France and secretly bring back to him?
(a) Love letters from a French countess.
(b) A stolen ruby.
(c) A political document involving the French king.
(d) Cuttings from five hundred French grape vines.

5. Who does Nxumalo work with to eliminate Shaka?
(a) Shaka's half-brothers Dingane and Mhlangana.
(b) Mzilikazi.
(c) The Bantu tribe.
(d) The San tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Paul de Prè skilled at growing?

2. Who does Johanna Van Doorn marry?

3. Who encourages Detlev Van Doorn to change his name to Detleef in Chapter Eleven to better reflect his country?

4. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, for what tribal problem does the diviner think Ndela is responsible?

5. How does Shaka become leader of the Zulus?

(see the answer key)

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