Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XIII. UMBELAZI THE FALLEN

So I stayed on at Nodwengu, who, indeed, had no choice in the matter, and was very wretched and ill at ease. The place was almost deserted, except for a couple of regiments which were quartered there, the Sangqu and the Amawombe. This latter was the royal regiment, a kind of Household Guards, to which the Kings Chaka, Dingaan and Panda all belonged in turn. Most of the headmen had taken one side or the other, and were away raising forces to fight for Cetewayo or Umbelazi, and even the greater part of the women and children had gone to hide themselves in the bush or among the mountains, since none knew what would happen, or if the conquering army would not fall upon and destroy them.

A few councillors, however, remained with Panda, among whom was old Maputa, the general, who had once brought me the "message of the pills." Several times he visited me at night and told me the rumours that were flying about. From these I gathered that some skirmishes had taken place and the battle could not be long delayed; also that Umbelazi had chosen his fighting ground, a plain near the banks of the Tugela.

"Why has he done this," I asked, "seeing that then he will have a broad river behind him, and if he is defeated water can kill as well as spears?"

"I know not for certain," answered Maputa; "but it is said because of a dream that Saduko, his general, has dreamed thrice, which dream declares that there and there alone Umbelazi will find honour. At any rate, he has chosen this place; and I am told that all the women and children of his army, by thousands, are hidden in the bush along the banks of the river, so that they may fly into Natal if there is need."

1. Were there many people at the place?
2. Where has he remained?
3. Who was still there?
4. Anyone else?
5. Was anyone associated with royalty?
6. Whom?
7. What are they?
8. Did any rulers belong to this?
9. How many?
10. Who were they?
11. Did anyone choose sides?
12. Who did this?
13. Did anyone stay with Panda?
14. How many did?
15. Can you name one?
16. What does he do?
17. When would he visit him?
18. To discuss what?
19. Who had chosen a site to battle?
20. Where had he picked?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. No
2. Nodwengu,
3. A couple of regiments.
4. Sangqu and the Amawombe.
5. yes
6. The royal regiment.
7. A kind of Household Guards,
8. Yes.
9. Three.
10. The Kings Chaka, Dingaan and Panda all belonged in turn
11. Yes
12. Most of the headmen .
13. Yes
14. A few.
15. Maputa.
16. A general.
17. At night.
18. The rumours that were flying about.
19. Umbelazi
20. A plain near the banks of the Tugela.

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XXV

MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON

The cadets stared blankly at each other. Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.

It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night. Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.

"Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom. "I'll manage this affair. Pretend to be asleep."

"But, Tom, it's my fault--" began Dick, when his younger brother cut him short.

"Into the bed--I'll be all right, Dick."

Satisfied that Tom had some plan in his head for smoothing matters over, the other boys disrobed with marvelous rapidity and crept into their beds. While this was going on the knocking an the door continued.

"Boys, open the door!" said George Strong. "Open the door, do you hear?"

"Answer him!" whispered Tom to Larry, whose bed was nearest him. "Pretend you have just awoke," and he flung himself on the floor, with one of a pair of big rubber boots in each hand.

"Oh--er--Mr. Strong, is that you?"

"Yes, open the door."

"Why--er--is it locked?

"Yes."

At once Larry tumbled from his bed, unlocked the door and stood there rubbing his eyes. "Excuse me, Sir, for not hearing you before."

"I want to know what the meaning is of the noise in here?" said George Strong severely, as he gazed around the dimly lit apartment, for the lamp was turned low. "You boys are--gracious me! What's this?"

1. How many boys were naked?
2. What were the brothers' names?
3. What were the boys planning?
4. Who thought it was his fault?
5. Who was making the nighttime rounds?
6. What's his name?
7. When he went in the dorm, where were the boys?
8. Doing what?
9. Whose bed was closest to Tom's?
10. Were they cadets?
11. What were they afraid Mr. Strong would smell?
12. Who answered the door?
13. Was the apartment brightly lit?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. two
2. Tom and Dick
3. a feast
4. Dick
5. the head assistant
6. George Strong
7. beds
8. Pretending to be asleep
9. Larry
10. Yes
11. a mouse
12. Larry
13. No

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XXXI

MISS LENEVEU'S MESSAGE

The two men stepped back into the hotel. The cashier had returned to his desk, and the incident which had just transpired seemed to have passed unnoticed. Nevertheless, Laverick felt that the studied indifference of his companion's manner had its significance, and he endeavored to imitate it.

"Shall we go through into the bar?" he asked. "There's very seldom any one there at this time."

"Anywhere you say," Bellamy answered. "It's years since we had a drink together."

They passed into the inner room and, finding it empty, drew two chairs into the further corner. Bellamy summoned the waiter.

"Two whiskies and sodas quick, Tim," he ordered. "Now, Laverick, listen to me," he added, as the waiter turned away. "We are alone for the moment but it won't be for long. You know very well that it wasn't to renew our schoolboy acquaintance that I've asked you to come in here with me."

Laverick drew a little breath.

"Please go on," he said. "I am as anxious as you can be to grasp this affair properly."

"When we left school," Bellamy remarked, "you were destined for the Stock Exchange. I went first to Magdalen. Did you ever hear what became of me afterwards?"

"I always understood," Laverick answered, "that you went into one of the Government offices."

"Quite right," Bellamy assented. "I did. At this moment I have the honor to serve His Majesty."

"Two thousand a year and two hours work a day," Laverick laughed. "I know the sort of thing."

1. What was the excuse that Bellamy used to bring Laverick with him?
2. What was Laverick's plan after school?
3. Where did Bellamy go?
4. And then where?
5. Does he still work there?
6. What does Laverick say about that?
7. What did they order to drink?
8. How long had the two been friends?
9. What was the waiter's name?
10. Was the bar busy?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. "It's years since we had a drink together."
2. he was destined for the Stock Exchange.
3. to Magdalen
4. to the Government offices
5. yes
6. Two thousand a year and two hours work a day,
7. Two whiskies and sodas
8. since school
9. Tim
10. no