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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, Pages 239 - 287.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Zouga refuses to serve lunch to Cecil Rhodes, who does Zouga suggest that Jordan hire?
(a) Marianne.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Danara.
(d) Donsela.

2. How long does Zouga Ballantyne spend in England trying to raise funding for his next adventure?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) Eight months.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

3. How far is it from Good Hope to the diamond fields that Zouga and his family journey to?
(a) Six hundred miles.
(b) Two hundred miles.
(c) Eighty miles.
(d) Twelve hundred miles.

4. What does the author liken the digging frenzy to?
(a) A hive of bees.
(b) A swarm of ants.
(c) A bevy of geese.
(d) A herd of deer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Zouga's sister, who is responsible for turning Mungo over to the authorities because of his slave trading?

2. When Zouga stops the physical fight between himself and Ralph, who does Zouga call for?

3. Who pulls up the huge champagne-colored diamond on the third day of the digging frenzy?

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

5. What name is King Lobengula known by?

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