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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - 1977: Pages 411 - 440.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel begins, how many wagons does Ralph own?
(a) 150.
(b) 200.
(c) 100.
(d) 50.

2. When Ralph is out prospecting with the man who will plan the development and extraction of the minerals, what does Ralph liken the continent of Africa to?
(a) A treasure chest.
(b) A wasteland.
(c) A layered cake.
(d) A pirate ship.

3. After the ambush, Ralph is in his tent, drunk, and writing in his journal about war. According to his writing, what does war do?
(a) Create problems.
(b) Murder the innocent.
(c) Make monsters of everyone.
(d) Solve problems.

4. According to the news from Bulawayo, where are Jameson's men preparing to attack?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Pitsani.
(c) Kimberley.
(d) Johannesberg.

5. Instead of immediately attacking Khami Mission, Gandang and his men wait for another to come along. Who are they waiting for?
(a) Harry.
(b) Zouga.
(c) Mungo.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the distant blue summit shaped like a crouching lion that Zouga uses as a marker?

2. When Robyn tells Mungo to leave the mission, Mungo sees the sky turning an unusual color in the distance. What is Mungo seeing?

3. When Cecil breaks open champagne and steals Robyn's guests, who arranges for a wagon of champagne to be brought in so Cecil will not be the focus of attention at the wedding?

4. What is the umbrella name for all of Ralph's companies?

5. When Bazo and Ralph part, when does Bazo tell Ralph that the two men will meet again?

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