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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - 1895: Pages 35 - 73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 layered cake.
(b) A treasure chest.
(c) A pirate ship.
(d) A wasteland.

2. When Ralph sees smoke in the distance and rides off to investigate, who steps out suddenly from the forest?
(a) Gandang.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Umlimo.
(d) Lobengula.

3. As the story begins, how old is Ralph?
(a) 25.
(b) 40.
(c) 35.
(d) 30.

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

5. When Bazo and Ralph part, when does Bazo tell Ralph that the two men will meet again?
(a) After the thunderous claps.
(b) After the morning dews.
(c) After the crow flies.
(d) After the great storms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the praise name that the Matabele have given to Zouga Ballantyne?

2. How long do the indunas wait in the village before the Umlimo comes down from the cavern?

3. Who plans the development and extraction of the minerals at the mine?

4. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?

5. As the story opens, how many days have the men marched east from the ruins?

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