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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, Pages 551 - 599.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Zouga's eldest son?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Emile.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Ralph.

2. The day after Zouga first offers the higher wages, how many deserters show up to work for Zouga?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Five.

3. As part of Bazo's reward for bringing the king Pemba's head, how many cattle is Bazo allowed to choose from the royal herd?
(a) Two hundred head.
(b) Twenty head.
(c) One hundred head.
(d) Fifty head.

4. When the rains finally come during the digging frenzy, how much rain falls?
(a) Almost two inches.
(b) Almost twenty inches.
(c) Almost ten inches.
(d) Almost five inches.

5. Who comes to visit Zouga to "inform" him of what wages he can pay, per the Digger's Committee?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Neville Pickering.
(d) Cecil Rhodes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zouga stops the physical fight between himself and Ralph, who does Zouga call for?

2. From what tribe are the men that Zouga comes upon as he is searching for men to work his diamond claims?

3. When Mr. Rhodes wants a theme for his new mansion, what does Jordan suggest that Rhodes use as his theme?

4. According to the Digger's Committee, what is the wage Zouga is allowed to pay his men?

5. When does the British Foreign Secretary approve the occupation of Mashonaland?

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