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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. At the time when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje, how many wagons does he have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. The day after Zouga first offers the higher wages, how many deserters show up to work for Zouga?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a giya?

2. What is the name of Zouga's wife, who insists on traveling to Colesberg with him?

3. How long does Zouga Ballantyne spend in England trying to raise funding for his next adventure?

4. What is the name of Zouga's eldest son?

5. Who quickly becomes a sorter with an uncanny talent for picking out diamonds, no matter the size or color?

(see the answer key)

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