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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mungo heads back to the mission to warn the others of the ominous sky, what becomes suddenly oppressive?
(a) The heat.
(b) The noise.
(c) The sun.
(d) The stillness.

2. Who cuts the telegraph lines to prevent word of the plague reaching Cecil Rhodes?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Ralph.

3. At Khami Mission, who tells the girls that hundreds of soldiers are riding past the church?
(a) Old Mack.
(b) Old Abe.
(c) Old Moses.
(d) Old Bart.

4. How long after Cathy's sisters arrive at the camp does Cecil decide to leave the camp?
(a) Three hours.
(b) One hour.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) Sixteen minutes.

5. What is the name of Robyn's only son?
(a) Robert.
(b) James.
(c) Ryan.
(d) John.

6. Who is the Chief Native Commissioner in Matabeleland?
(a) Mungo St. John.
(b) Zouga Ballantyne.
(c) Leander Jameson.
(d) Cecil Rhodes.

7. What does the name of Bazo's son mean?
(a) The Seeker of Lost People.
(b) The Seeker of Truth.
(c) The Seeker After Knowledge.
(d) The Seeker After Justice.

8. How long do the indunas wait in the village before the Umlimo comes down from the cavern?
(a) Three days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Five days.

9. Which of the following is NOT a son of King Lobengula?
(a) Somabula.
(b) Babiaan.
(c) Gandang.
(d) Diniswayo.

10. What is the name of the plague that strikes the with a vengeance and kills oxen and cattle?
(a) Randipent.
(b) Renderlis.
(c) Rindepest.
(d) Ruminants.

11. With what does Zouga hope to replace the trek oxen he lost to the virus?
(a) Zebras.
(b) Hippos.
(c) Elephants.
(d) Antelope.

12. As Ralph, Zouga, and Jan Cheroot ride to the next ridge to continue their search, Ralph sees a flash of gold. What does Ralph see?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Lions.
(d) Antelope.

13. When Mungo St. John breaks into Juba's tent in the middle of the night, what does Juba call Mungo?
(a) A traitor.
(b) A thief.
(c) A murderer.
(d) A lion.

14. Before converting to Christianity, what name was Ruth known by?
(a) Mamewethu.
(b) Shangani.
(c) Kampu.
(d) Ganda.

15. In preparation for their attack, who tells Bazo who is staying at the Khami Mission?
(a) Juba.
(b) Nomusa.
(c) Tanase.
(d) Louise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are amaholi?

2. In Tanase's vision, how does Bazo die?

3. When questioned about the status of the railway line, how far along does Ralph claim the railway is?

4. When Ralph returns to the mines to check on Harry's work, how many men has Bazo brought to work at the mine?

5. 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?

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