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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of degree did Williams claim to have?
(a) A law degree.
(b) An advanced collegiate degree.
(c) A basic literature degree.
(d) No degree.

2. What is the name of the publisher that Stanley became involved with?
(a) James Gordon Bennett.
(b) James Gordon Madison.
(c) James Gordon Edison.
(d) James Gordon Morrow.

3. What was the purpose of Leopold's establishment of international organizations to look after Africa's interests?
(a) To provide someone to look out for Africans.
(b) To provide employment for Europeans in Africa.
(c) To provide a smokescreen for his activities in Africa.
(d) To launder money coming in and out of Africa.

4. At what age did Williams tour the Congo?
(a) 44.
(b) 35.
(c) 38.
(d) 40.

5. What jobs did George Washington Williams hold?
(a) Minister and historian.
(b) Minister and publisher.
(c) Minister and politician.
(d) Minister and doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. To prevent desertion from Force Publique, how far away were soldiers stationed from their homes?

2. When did Leopold issue the royal decree that declared his colony the Congo Free State?

3. What honorary military rank did Williams receive?

4. By what year were most of the coastal areas of Africa claimed as colonies by various European powers?

5. Who did Leopold send Stanley to rescue after the Berlin Conference?

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