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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, The Trekboers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What situation in 1453 makes it imperative for Prince Henry to reach his goals in Africa?
(a) The Dutch want to invade Portugal.
(b) Muslims control Constantinople and routes to the Orient.
(c) Africans have declared war on Portugal.
(d) His kingdom is bankrupt.

2. Which of the following physical characteristics is not typical of the clan to which Gumsto belongs?
(a) Over six feet tall in height.
(b) Thin.
(c) Yellowish-brown in color.
(d) Extremely wrinkled from a young age.

3. What is Kharu's role in the tribe?
(a) She is the tribal healer.
(b) She makes the poison for the arrows.
(c) She is the tribe's goat herder.
(d) She's the tribal shaman.

4. What work does the Old Seeker tell Nxumalo he must do upon reaching Zimbabwe?
(a) Farm.
(b) Become a carpenter.
(c) Become a scribe.
(d) Build the wall around the city.

5. At what is Gumsto a master?
(a) Using a bow and arrows.
(b) Using a spear.
(c) Tracking antelope and other game.
(d) Painting on cave walls and rocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Van Doorn befriends the slave Dikkop in Chapter Five?

2. How do Adriaan and Seena Van Doorn meet Dr. Nels Linnart from Sweden?

3. Who are the first Trekboers to encounter members of the Xhosa tribe?

4. How many members are in Gumsto's clan?

5. Who does Old Seeker want Nxumalo to marry?

(see the answer key)

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