Through the Dark Continent by Henry M. Stanley - Test
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Through the Dark Continent'?
A) Richard Francis Burton
B) Henry M. Stanley
C) Joseph Conrad
D) David Livingstone
  • 2. In which year was 'Through the Dark Continent' published?
A) 1865
B) 1878
C) 1895
D) 1886
  • 3. What river is prominently featured in Stanley's exploration?
A) Congo River
B) Zambezi River
C) Amazon River
D) Nile River
  • 4. Stanley was sent to Africa to find which famous explorer?
A) David Livingstone
B) Livingstone Smith
C) Henry Morton Stanley
D) Richard Burton
  • 5. What notable method did Stanley use to maintain order among his expedition members?
A) Strict discipline
B) Democratic voting
C) Relaxed regulations
D) Rewards for good behavior
  • 6. What colony did Stanley help establish in Africa?
A) South Africa
B) Ghana
C) Kenya
D) Congo Free State
  • 7. What type of narrative style is used in 'Through the Dark Continent'?
A) Third-person omniscient
B) Stream of consciousness
C) Epistolary
D) First-person narrative
  • 8. At the time of his explorations, what was a primary European interest in Africa?
A) Resources
B) Arts
C) Tourism
D) Religion
  • 9. Which of these characteristics defines Stanley's leadership?
A) Determination
B) Carelessness
C) Shyness
D) Indecision
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