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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. What "treasures" are the tribal warriors in search of that caused them to leave their homeland?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Water.
(c) Guns.
(d) Food.

2. Where does Zouga Ballantyne first hear the name Colesberg kopje?
(a) At Rogger Bay.
(b) At Riggers Bay.
(c) At Cape Flats.
(d) At the Vaal River.

3. What does Zouga name the huge tract of the African interior that he owns?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Zambezia.
(c) Zanzaba.
(d) Zamnee.

4. According to the Digger's Committee, what is the wage Zouga is allowed to pay his men?
(a) Five shillings.
(b) Seven shillings.
(c) Eight shillings.
(d) Six shillings.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who presides over Zouga's sorting table?

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

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

5. What rank does Zouga Ballantyne hold?

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