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