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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Pages 151 - 202.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Hottentot servant who actually first finds the diamonds at Colesberg kopje?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Douglas.
(c) David.
(d) Dugal.

2. How far is it from Good Hope to the diamond fields that Zouga and his family journey to?
(a) Two hundred miles.
(b) Six hundred miles.
(c) Twelve hundred miles.
(d) Eighty miles.

3. What rank does Zouga Ballantyne hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Captain.
(d) Major.

4. On the second day of the digging frenzy, how big is the largest diamond pulled out?
(a) Thirty carats.
(b) Ten carats.
(c) Fifteen carats.
(d) Twenty carats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The day after Zouga first offers the higher wages, how many deserters show up to work for Zouga?

2. At the time when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje, how many wagons does he have?

3. How long does the journey from Good Hope to the diamond fields take Zouga and his family?

4. Who quickly becomes a sorter with an uncanny talent for picking out diamonds, no matter the size or color?

5. What "treasures" are the tribal warriors in search of that caused them to leave their homeland?

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