View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Jordan's luncheon, who teaches Louise about the nuances of diamonds?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Cecil.

2. What does Zouga name the huge tract of the African interior that he owns?
(a) Zambezia.
(b) Zanzaba.
(c) Zamnee.
(d) Zimbabwe.

3. When Zouga goes off in search of men to work his claim, how many men are in the tribe Zouga comes upon?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Sixteen.

4. What is the name of the Hottentot servant who actually first finds the diamonds at Colesberg kopje?
(a) Dugal.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Daniel.
(d) David.

5. According to rumor, how many slaves had Mungo St. John transported from Africa to North America in a three month period?
(a) $2 million worth of slaves.
(b) $750 thousand worth of slaves.
(c) $500 thousand worth of slaves.
(d) $5 million worth of slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the meeting between Zouga and the nameless man take place?

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

3. From what tribe are the men that Zouga comes upon as he is searching for men to work his diamond claims?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 225 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample