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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Pages 48 - 96.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who quickly becomes a sorter with an uncanny talent for picking out diamonds, no matter the size or color?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Bazo.

3. What is the name of Zouga's Hottentot retainer?
(a) Black Thomas.
(b) Neville Pickering.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Jock Danby.

4. How long does the journey from Good Hope to the diamond fields take Zouga and his family?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Ten weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

5. What is the name of Ralph and Jordan's teacher?
(a) Mrs. Grander.
(b) Mrs. Grandolph.
(c) Mrs. Gandolph.
(d) Mrs. Gander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a giya?

2. How far is it from Good Hope to the diamond fields that Zouga and his family journey to?

3. Where did Zouga first meet his wife?

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

5. When Zouga introduces himself to the warriors he comes upon, by what name does he introduce himself?

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