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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jordan is in the kitchen preparing to cut off his male member, who interrupts him?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Zouga.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

2. When Zouga asks the nameless man what he's selling, how does the nameless man respond?
(a) Hope.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Who witnesses the entire physical fight that occurs between Ralph and Zouga?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Dr. Jameson.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

4. At Jordan's luncheon, who teaches Louise about the nuances of diamonds?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Cecil.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Ralph.

5. According to rumor, how many slaves had Mungo St. John transported from Africa to North America in a three month period?
(a) $500 thousand worth of slaves.
(b) $2 million worth of slaves.
(c) $5 million worth of slaves.
(d) $750 thousand worth of slaves.

6. What reason does the Kimberley Club's chairman give to Louise for why she cannot ride her own horse in the rough ride?
(a) Louise is an outsider.
(b) Louise is not a champion.
(c) Louise is a woman.
(d) Louise is a novice.

7. Who sets up the meeting for Zouga Ballantyne and the "nameless" man?
(a) Kamuza.
(b) Cecil Rhodes.
(c) John Werner.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

8. How many children do Zouga and his wife have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

9. According to the story told by the late night visitor to Zouga's bedroom, what is Mungo trying to purchase when he gets shot?
(a) A load of guns.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) A parcel of diamonds.
(d) The soapstone sculpture.

10. What name is King Lobengula known by?
(a) The Great Black Elephant.
(b) The Great Elephant Hunter.
(c) The Great Black Baron.
(d) The Great Eagle Hunter.

11. Who is charged with stamping out the I.D.B. on the diamond fields?
(a) Jan Cheroot.
(b) Leander Jameson.
(c) John Fry.
(d) Damian Williams.

12. At Jordan's luncheon, who presents Louise with a "perfect" diamond?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Cecil.

13. What is the name of Zouga's sister, who is responsible for turning Mungo over to the authorities because of his slave trading?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Robyn.

14. After the fight between Zouga and the nameless man, who comes to Zouga's rescue?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Ralph Ballantyne.
(d) Jordan Ballantyne.

15. When Zouga goes off in search of men to work his claim, how many men are in the tribe Zouga comes upon?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Zouga refuses to serve lunch to Cecil Rhodes, who does Zouga suggest that Jordan hire?

2. When the rains finally come during the digging frenzy, how much rain falls?

3. How much time passes between when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje and when Zouga and his family begin traveling to Colesberg?

4. When Zouga is awakened late at night, who is the visitor that appears in Zouga's bedroom?

5. When Bazo first sees Kamuza after his return to Colesberg, what term of great respect does Bazo call Kamuza by?

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