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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14, Pages 652 - 703.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jameson inquires as to the Codrington family's location, where is he told they are?
(a) Matabeleland.
(b) Colesberg.
(c) Mashonaland.
(d) Khami.

2. Who does Zouga purchase his two claims from?
(a) Jock Danby.
(b) Neville Pickering.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Cecil Rhodes.

3. From what tribe are the men that Zouga comes upon as he is searching for men to work his diamond claims?
(a) Paradna.
(b) Matabele.
(c) Induna.
(d) Inyati.

4. What name is King Lobengula known by?
(a) The Great Eagle Hunter.
(b) The Great Black Baron.
(c) The Great Elephant Hunter.
(d) The Great Black Elephant.

5. What does Zouga name the huge tract of the African interior that he owns?
(a) Zamnee.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Zanzaba.
(d) Zambezia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author liken the digging frenzy to?

2. When Zouga realizes that the ground is giving way, to whom does he shout a warning on the road with their cart?

3. What present does Robyn receive from her grandfather that is more precious to Robyn than her own life's blood?

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

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