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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, Pages 445 - 500.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje, how many wagons does he have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. What reason does the Kimberley Club's chairman give to Louise for why she cannot ride her own horse in the rough ride?
(a) Louise is not a champion.
(b) Louise is a novice.
(c) Louise is an outsider.
(d) Louise is a woman.

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

4. After Mungo's wife dies, who is raising Mungo's two children?
(a) Mungo's uncle.
(b) Mungo's brother.
(c) Mungo's mistress.
(d) Mungo's cousin.

5. When Catherine curtsies to welcome Ralph, what does Ralph notice that Catherine's skirts are made from?
(a) Sheets.
(b) Flour bags.
(c) Curtains.
(d) Wool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before embarking on the journey to Colesberg, how many years does Zouga spend chasing his grandiose dream?

2. Who ends up serving lunch to Cecil Rhodes?

3. When Zouga is awakened late at night, who is the visitor that appears in Zouga's bedroom?

4. What is the name of the last river to cross before reaching the king's kraal at GuBulawayo?

5. What is a giya?

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