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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. About how much could the green dragon be worth that the nameless man shows Zouga at their meeting?
(a) One thousand pounds.
(b) Twenty thousand pounds.
(c) Five thousand pounds.
(d) Ten thousand pounds.

2. What is NOT the name of one of Robyn's books?
(a) African Maladies.
(b) Africa in My Blood.
(c) Blind Faith.
(d) The Sick African.

3. What is the name of the last river to cross before reaching the king's kraal at GuBulawayo?
(a) The Nee River.
(b) The Gharon River.
(c) The Khami River.
(d) The Monati River.

4. What is one of the conditions under which Zouga's meeting with the nameless man takes place?
(a) Zouga must approach unarmed.
(b) Zouga must approach on horseback.
(c) Zouga must approach at night.
(d) Zouga must approach with Ralph.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before embarking on the journey to Colesberg, how many years does Zouga spend chasing his grandiose dream?

2. What stands at the head of the steps to the cottage that used to belong to Tom Harkness that Zouga is now living in?

3. Where does Zouga Ballantyne first hear the name Colesberg kopje?

4. What is the name of Zouga's wife, who insists on traveling to Colesberg with him?

5. When the staging gives way at Zouga's claim, how many men plunge to the bottom of the pit in the basket that is being lowered?

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