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

2. What stands at the head of the steps to the cottage that used to belong to Tom Harkness that Zouga is now living in?
(a) An Indian carving.
(b) A blue-marbled stone.
(c) A soapstone sculpture.
(d) A yellow diamond.

3. How many days does Zouga stay at Groote Schurr after he and Rhodes reach their deal regarding Zouga's place in Rhodes' organization?
(a) Five days.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Two days.

4. When the rains finally come during the digging frenzy, how much rain falls?
(a) Almost two inches.
(b) Almost ten inches.
(c) Almost five inches.
(d) Almost twenty inches.

5. As Bazo marches his captives back from Pemba's to King Lobengula, who does Bazo meet on the journey?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Salina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets up the meeting for Zouga Ballantyne and the "nameless" man?

2. How long after the man is killed by the bolting horse does Zouga sign over the deeds to his diamond claims?

3. Who is charged with stamping out the I.D.B. on the diamond fields?

4. According to the story told by the late night visitor to Zouga's bedroom, what is Mungo trying to purchase when he gets shot?

5. Who comes to visit Zouga to "inform" him of what wages he can pay, per the Digger's Committee?

(see the answer key)

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