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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Pages 151 - 202.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the staging gives way at Zouga's claim, how many men plunge to the bottom of the pit in the basket that is being lowered?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Eight.

2. After tying the nameless man to his horse, where does Zouga take the nameless man to?
(a) The Matabele leader.
(b) Zouga's diamond claims.
(c) King Lobengula.
(d) The Diggers' Committee.

3. What is the name of the man who finds the enrichment that starts the diamond frenzy in Colesberg?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Calvin Hine.
(c) Josef Bishop.
(d) Zouga Ballantyne.

4. Before embarking on the journey to Colesberg, how many years does Zouga spend chasing his grandiose dream?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Ten years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author liken the digging frenzy to?

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

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

5. Where does Zouga Ballantyne first hear the name Colesberg kopje?

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