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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 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) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

2. On the second day of the digging frenzy, how big is the largest diamond pulled out?
(a) Fifteen carats.
(b) Twenty carats.
(c) Thirty carats.
(d) Ten carats.

3. After witnessing the fight between his father and Ralph, Jordan tries to cut off his member. Who inadvertently stops Jordan from hurting himself?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Zouga.
(c) Jan.
(d) Ralph.

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

5. When Zouga's sister turns Mungo in and the British navy boards Mungo's ship, how many slaves are on the ship as living cargo?
(a) 300.
(b) 800.
(c) 500.
(d) 600.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At Jordan's luncheon, who presents Louise with a "perfect" diamond?

3. When the rains finally come during the digging frenzy, how much rain falls?

4. The day after Zouga first offers the higher wages, how many deserters show up to work for Zouga?

5. About how much could the green dragon be worth that the nameless man shows Zouga at their meeting?

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