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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. From what tribe are the men that Zouga comes upon as he is searching for men to work his diamond claims?
(a) Matabele.
(b) Paradna.
(c) Induna.
(d) Inyati.

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

3. What does Zouga initially offer to pay the men who agree to work on his claim?
(a) Five shillings per week.
(b) Eight shillings per week.
(c) Three shillings and six pence per week.
(d) Seven shillings and six pence per week.

4. What is the name of Zouga's wife, who insists on traveling to Colesberg with him?
(a) Anetta.
(b) Aletta.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Alena.

5. How many children do Zouga and his wife have?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zouga purchase his two claims from?

2. What is the name of the Hottentot servant who actually first finds the diamonds at Colesberg kopje?

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

4. How long does the journey from Good Hope to the diamond fields take Zouga and his family?

5. What is the name of Ralph and Jordan's teacher?

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