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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 nation establishes the East India Company or John Company in 1600?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

3. What tree do the burghers plant around the Dutch colony to protect their cattle and keep out the rest of Africa?
(a) An elm tree.
(b) A maple tree.
(c) A bitter almond tree.
(d) An oak tree.

4. From what disease does Paul de Prè die?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Cancer.

5. What does Rebecca's father do for a living in Chaper Five?
(a) He's a physician.
(b) He's a politician.
(c) He's a wine merchant.
(d) He's a predikant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is the man who establishes the fort at Malacca in 1511?

2. Why does Naoka initially reject Gao as a prospective husband?

3. What marks the territory of each individual family in Gumsto's clan?

4. Why does Paul de Prè relocate his family to Amsterdam?

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

(see the answer key)

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