How Well Do You Know King Solomon's Mines Novel?

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    Allan Quatermain was approached by who to find his brother?

    • Sir Henry
    • King Twala
    • Kukuana Warriors
    • Gagool
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King Solomon's Mines is a popular novel written by the English adventure writer Sir H. Ridder Haggard. The novel recounts the story of search of an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by one of the main characters called Allan Quatermain for the missing brother of Sir Henry. It has been noted that King Solomon's Mines is the first English Adventure novel set in Africa.

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  • 2. 
    Who killed his own brother for power? - ProProfs

    Who killed his own brother for power?

    • Sir Henry

    • Captain Good

    • King Twala

    • Allan Quatermain

    Correct Answer
    A. King Twala
    Explanation
    King Twala killed his own brother for power.

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  • 3. 
    Who singled out Umbopa for killing? - ProProfs

    Who singled out Umbopa for killing?

    • Gagool

    • Captain Good

    • Sir Henry

    • Allan Quatermain

    Correct Answer
    A. Gagool
    Explanation
    Gagool singled out Umbopa for killing.

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  • 4. 
    Allan Quatermain, an adventurer and white hunter based in .... - ProProfs

    Allan Quatermain, an adventurer and white hunter based in ....

    • Kampala

    • Accra

    • Lagos

    • Durban

    Correct Answer
    A. Durban
    Explanation
    Allan Quatermain, an adventurer and white hunter, is based in Durban. Durban is a city in South Africa known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, making it an ideal location for someone like Quatermain to pursue his adventurous lifestyle. The city's proximity to national parks and game reserves provides ample opportunities for Quatermain to engage in hunting and exploration activities. Additionally, Durban's rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere make it an appealing base for an adventurer like Quatermain.

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  • 5. 

    The book was first published in ....

    • 1885

    • 1985

    • 1975

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1885
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1885 because it is the earliest year mentioned in the options. Since the book was "first" published, it makes sense that the publication date would be the earliest one listed.

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  • 6. 
    Haggard knew Africa well, he travelled deep within the continent at what age? - ProProfs

    Haggard knew Africa well, he travelled deep within the continent at what age?

    • 10-years-old

    • 7-years-old

    • 17-years-old

    • 19-years-old

    Correct Answer
    A. 19-years-old
    Explanation
    Haggard knew Africa well because he traveled deep within the continent when he was 19 years old.

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  • 7. 
    Who reluctantly led the Englishmen to King Solomon's Mines? - ProProfs

    Who reluctantly led the Englishmen to King Solomon's Mines?

    • Gagool

    • King Twala

    • Sir Henry

    • Captain Good

    Correct Answer
    A. Gagool
    Explanation
    Gagool reluctantly led the Englishmen to King Solomon's Mines.

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  • 8. 
    By what century did explorers uncover ancient civilisations around the world? - ProProfs

    By what century did explorers uncover ancient civilisations around the world?

    • 20th century

    • 19th century

    • 17th century

    • 18th century

    Correct Answer
    A. 19th century
    Explanation
    In the 19th century, explorers began uncovering ancient civilizations around the world. This was a time of great exploration and discovery, with expeditions to places like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Central America. These explorers were able to unearth and study the ruins and artifacts of these ancient civilizations, shedding light on their history and culture. The 19th century marked a significant turning point in our understanding of the ancient world, as it was during this time that the field of archaeology began to develop and flourish.

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  • 9. 
    The King Solomon's Mines is a book of how many pages? - ProProfs

    The King Solomon's Mines is a book of how many pages?

    • 300

    • 320

    • 250

    • 140

    Correct Answer
    A. 320
  • 10. 
    Haggard also owed a considerable debt to Joseph Thompson, the Scottish explorer whose book Through Masai Land  was a hit in .... - ProProfs

    Haggard also owed a considerable debt to Joseph Thompson, the Scottish explorer whose book Through Masai Land  was a hit in ....

    • 1885

    • 1865

    • 1875

    • 1895

    Correct Answer
    A. 1885
    Explanation
    Haggard owed a considerable debt to Joseph Thompson, a Scottish explorer whose book "Through Masai Land" was successful in 1885. This suggests that Haggard was influenced by Thompson's work and possibly drew inspiration from it for his own writing.

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