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

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

3. What does the Matabele warrior use to pry the diamond in the pit loose?
(a) His shovel.
(b) His axe.
(c) His whistle.
(d) His knife.

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

5. After the fight between Zouga and the nameless man, who comes to Zouga's rescue?
(a) Jordan Ballantyne.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Ralph Ballantyne.

Short Answer Questions

1. After tying the nameless man to his horse, where does Zouga take the nameless man to?

2. What is the name of Zouga's Hottentot retainer?

3. Who congratulates the nameless man on a "job well done"?

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

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

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