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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. How much time passes between when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje and when Zouga and his family begin traveling to Colesberg?
(a) Twenty-four hours.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) Forty-eight hours.
(d) Thirty-six hours.

2. Who does Zouga purchase his two claims from?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Jock Danby.
(d) Neville Pickering.

3. Which is NOT one of the names given to the competition groups?
(a) Hawks.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Shrikes.

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

5. What rank does Zouga Ballantyne hold?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) Major.
(d) Colonel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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