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

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

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

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

5. When the rains finally come during the digging frenzy, how much rain falls?
(a) Almost ten inches.
(b) Almost five inches.
(c) Almost twenty inches.
(d) Almost two inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the name of the partner that Ralph takes on?

3. After the fight between Zouga and the nameless man, who comes to Zouga's rescue?

4. How many children do Zouga and his wife have?

5. Who comes to visit Zouga to "inform" him of what wages he can pay, per the Digger's Committee?

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