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- 1. Multiple Choice
In which year did the settlers leave England?
1820
1891
1819
1991
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why did the settlers leave England?
There was no work for them.
They were offered a farm.
They were offered a free trip.
All the other answers are true.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How long did the voyage last?
1 month
1 year
6 months
3 months
- 4. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the first ship to arrive?
The Albury
The Chapman
The Weymouth
The Kennersly
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who was in charge of the arrangements for the settlers?
Francis Evatt
Charles Somerset
Rufane Donkin
Dutch Settlers
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where was the "tent town" erected?
Near Chelsea Tea Gardens
In Grahamstown
Near the Campanile
In the middle of the road
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where were the settlers taken to farm?
Swaziland
Algoa Bay
Cape Town
Albany District
- 8. Multiple Choice
Had many settlers worked on a farm before?
Yes
No
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which disease killed their wheat?
locusts
Covid-19
rust
soil
- 10. Multiple Choice
What happened to the farmers in 1823?
There was a terrible flood
There was a terrible drought
There was a terrible snow storm
I have absolutely no idea
- 11. Multiple Choice
When was the Campanile built?
1820
1856
1920
1899
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who became known as the "Father of Port Elizabeth"?
Captain F. Evatt
Sir R. Donkin
Lord C. Somerset
Mr. A. Chapman
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where was Captain Evatt born?
India
Algoa Bay
England
Ireland
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which place did Captain Evatt command?
The Donkin Reserve
The Feathermarket Centre
The Campanile
Fort Frederick
- 15. Multiple Choice
When was Fort Frederick built?
1856
1799
1820
1847
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why was Fort Frederick built?
Because of the pretty view over the sea
To prevent French ships from landing
To watch the settlers arrive a few years later
To give Captain Evatt something to do
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who was the governor in 1820?
Lord Charles Somerset
Captain Francis Evatt
President Cyril Ramaphosa
Sir Rufane Donkin
- 18. Multiple Choice
Where did Sir Donkin's wife die?
In his arms
In India
From a fever
In England
- 19. Multiple Choice
What did Sir Donkin have built in memory of his wife?
An opera house
A lighthouse
A big house
A pyramid
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the new name for Port Elizabeth?
Nelson Mandela Bay
Gqeberha
Kariega
Algoa Bay
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