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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What marks the territory of each individual family in Gumsto's clan?
(a) Sticks and a few piled rocks.
(b) A cooking fire.
(c) A stone wall.
(d) A patch of burned grass.

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, for what tribal problem does the diviner think Ndela is responsible?
(a) The sickness of their cattle.
(b) The flooding of their land.
(c) The scarcity of game for them to hunt.
(d) The drought over their land.

4. Who becomes governor of Java in Chapter Three?
(a) Jonathan Maxwell.
(b) Captain Nicholas Smallwood.
(c) Karel Van Doorn.
(d) Willem Van Doorn.

5. What has the king of Zimbabwe decreed that every man or woman passing the Field of Granite en route to Zimbabwe must take with them to the city?
(a) Fresh zebra meat.
(b) At least three granite bricks.
(c) Gold.
(d) Clay pots filled with water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the book entitled "The Truth About South Africa", accusing the Dutch Boers of abusing and murdering the native Africans?

2. What kind of shelters do Gumsto's clan members make for their dwellings?

3. What does the Old Seeker show Nxumalo and Chief Ngalo after he sees the "heavy earth"?

4. What situation in 1453 makes it imperative for Prince Henry to reach his goals in Africa?

5. What does the king of Zimbabwe put Nxumalo in charge of moving?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Old Seeker ostensibly bring Nxumalo to Zimbabwe, and what is his real reason for bringing Nxumalo to the great city?

2. What does the imagery of the opening pages of The Covenant, with animals grazing around a dying watering hole, convey about South Africa?

3. What is the significance of Zimbabwe's origins to Cecil Rhodes' arguments for English rule of South Africa?

4. What conflicts does Philip Saltwood observe in South Africa during his stay there?

5. What ability is valued by the San in their men, and what ability does Gao have instead?

6. How is high school student Petra affected by racism in Chapter Thirteen?

7. When Tjaart Van Doorn and the other Voortrekkers leave their farms, why does the Church not support them?

8. Describe the unique appearance of the San people and how their lifestyle contributes to their appearance.

9. What is Mzilikazi's relationship with Shaka?

10. How does Paulus De Groot influence Detlev Van Doorn's education?

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