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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gao prove his bravery during the hunt?
(a) He approaches the biggest antelope and spears it.
(b) He risks his safety to help his father fight the lions.
(c) He approaches a herd of antelope without assistance.
(d) He attacks the eland with his bare hands.

2. Who inspires Hilary Saltwood to become a missionary?
(a) Karel Van Doorn.
(b) John Calvin.
(c) Josiah Saltwood.
(d) Simon Keer.

3. Why do Seena Van Doorn and her daughter-in-law come into conflict?
(a) Rebecca is a hypochondriac and always feigning illness.
(b) Rebecca is lazy.
(c) Rebecca is very religious and considers Seena a blasphemer.
(d) Rebecca is arrogant.

4. What does the Old Seeker show Nxumalo and Chief Ngalo after he sees the "heavy earth"?
(a) A diamond.
(b) A golden amulet from Persia.
(c) Silk from China.
(d) A camel.

5. What is Gao more skilled at than he is at hunting?
(a) Farming.
(b) Weaving cloth.
(c) Catching fish.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rebecca's father do for a living in Chaper Five?

2. Which Van Doorn first becomes a Trekboer?

3. What is Willem Van Doorn's dying wish?

4. What three European nations battle for control of Malacca in Chapter Three?

5. How many rhinoceros horns does the Old Seeker tell chief Ngalo he needs?

(see the answer key)

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