2. As Ralph heads to Johannesburg, what does he leave behind for Cathy?
(a) A protector.
(b) A picture.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A letter.

3. According to the Matabele, what is the only true form of wealth?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Children.
(c) Gold.
(d) Cattle.

4. Who does Bazo assign to kill Zouga and Louise?
(a) Gandang.
(b) Bakela.
(c) Suku.
(d) Nkosi.

5. When Cathy's sister finally arrive at the camp, who does Elizabeth greet first?
(a) Cecil.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Cathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to what Ralph tells Cathy, what is a bottle of whiskey worth in Bulawayo?

2. The warrior who suddenly steps out of the forest was once known as the Ax. What is the warrior more commonly called now?

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

4. When Tanase greets Bazo as he is returning to Gandang's kraal, she calls Bazo a name that makes Bazo uncomfortable. What is the name?

5. With what does Zouga hope to replace the trek oxen he lost to the virus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Victoria have to be convinced of their new honeymoon destination?

2. How does Ralph feel when he first sees the man who steps suddenly from the forest?

3. When Tanase greets Bazo as he is returning to Gandang's kraal, she calls Bazo a name that makes Bazo uncomfortable. Why does the name make Bazo uncomfortable?

4. As Jan Cheroot and Zouga debate how many days Zouga had originally marched east from the ruins, why do the two men disagree on what the actual number of days is?

5. According to Hammond, what is the first objective in course of action that has been decided on?

6. Before Ralph departs, why does he warn Frank Rhodes not to send any unnecessary telegrams?

7. What will the role of the mujiba be in the great storm?

8. Even though Gandang does not like Robyn, he does respect her. Why?

9. Where is Wankie's country located?

10. When Ralph, Jan Cheroot, and Zouga are searching the land between the Limpopo and the Zambezi rivers, why is Ralph bored?

(see the answer keys)

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