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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, Pages 551 - 599.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Rhodes wants a theme for his new mansion, what does Jordan suggest that Rhodes use as his theme?
(a) The diamond.
(b) The desert.
(c) The bird.
(d) The Indian culture.

2. What does Zouga initially believe that Mungo is carrying on the ship to trade?
(a) Beads and copper wire.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Copper wire and gold.

3. 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) $5 million worth of slaves.
(c) $500 thousand worth of slaves.
(d) $750 thousand worth of slaves.

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

5. When Ralph and Zouga are working together again, what troubles Zouga about Ralph?
(a) Ralph's anger.
(b) Ralph's competitiveness.
(c) Ralph's weight.
(d) Ralph's partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje, how many wagons does he have?

2. When Zouga asks the nameless man what he's selling, how does the nameless man respond?

3. How many men does Zouga sign the first day he offers the higher wages?

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

5. When the column of men rides into the British South Africa Company's camp, how many warriors does King Lobengula have?

(see the answer key)

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