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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) David.
(b) Dugal.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Daniel.

2. What is the meaning of the name by which Zouga introduces himself to the warriors he comes upon?
(a) The Fist.
(b) The Seer.
(c) The Rock.
(d) The Warrior.

3. Who presides over Zouga's sorting table?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Ralph Ballantyne.

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

5. When Zouga realizes that the ground is giving way, to whom does he shout a warning on the road with their cart?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Jan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zouga send into the pit to hand up the equipment and tools?

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

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

4. How many diamonds are in the bag that Zouga brings back from his meeting with the nameless man?

5. Which is NOT one of the names given to the competition groups?

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