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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. Who congratulates the nameless man on a "job well done"?
(a) Mark Sanderson.
(b) King Lobengula.
(c) Cecil Rhodes.
(d) Neville Pickering.

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

3. When Zouga finally meets the nameless man who requested the meeting, who does the nameless man turn out to be?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Hendrick Naaiman.
(c) Mark Sanderson.
(d) King Lobengula.

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

5. What does the Matabele warrior use to pry the diamond in the pit loose?
(a) His whistle.
(b) His knife.
(c) His axe.
(d) His shovel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first warrior that returns Zouga's greeting and introduces himself to Zouga?

2. Who sets up the meeting for Zouga Ballantyne and the "nameless" man?

3. What does the author liken the digging frenzy to?

4. What is the meaning of the name by which Zouga introduces himself to the warriors he comes upon?

5. When Zouga and his family first arrive in Colesberg, about how many people are already encamped there?

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