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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. 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) A blue-marbled stone.
(b) An Indian carving.
(c) A yellow diamond.
(d) A soapstone sculpture.

2. When Mungo is taking aim at Naaiman, whose image floats in front of his eyes and causes him to miss his shot?
(a) Duc.
(b) Zouga.
(c) Solange.
(d) Louise.

3. When Jordan is in the kitchen preparing to cut off his male member, who interrupts him?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Bazo.

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

5. What is the name of Zouga's wife, who insists on traveling to Colesberg with him?
(a) Alena.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Anetta.
(d) Aletta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Zouga and his family first arrive in Colesberg, about how many people are already encamped there?

3. Which two of the Codrington girls are twins?

4. When an unknown person rides up to Robyn Codrington's home, who is on the horse?

5. How much time passes between when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje and when Zouga and his family begin traveling to Colesberg?

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