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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. After tying the nameless man to his horse, where does Zouga take the nameless man to?
(a) Zouga's diamond claims.
(b) The Matabele leader.
(c) The Diggers' Committee.
(d) King Lobengula.

5. Who quickly becomes a sorter with an uncanny talent for picking out diamonds, no matter the size or color?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Cecil.

6. Who saves Jordan from the twins as the twins are attacking Jordan and cutting off his curls?
(a) Ralph Ballantyne.
(b) Cecil Rhodes.
(c) Jan Cheroot.
(d) Bazo.

7. Where does Zouga Ballantyne first hear the name Colesberg kopje?
(a) At Riggers Bay.
(b) At Cape Flats.
(c) At Rogger Bay.
(d) At the Vaal River.

8. At Jordan's luncheon, who presents Louise with a "perfect" diamond?
(a) Cecil.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Zouga.
(d) Jordan.

9. How long after the man is killed by the bolting horse does Zouga sign over the deeds to his diamond claims?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

10. Who comes to visit Zouga to "inform" him of what wages he can pay, per the Digger's Committee?
(a) Cecil Rhodes.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Neville Pickering.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

11. What is the name of the book Zouga wrote?
(a) Hunter's Journey.
(b) Hunter's Dream
(c) Hunter's Nightmare.
(d) Hunter's Odyssey.

12. What is the name of Zouga's sister, who is responsible for turning Mungo over to the authorities because of his slave trading?
(a) Robyn.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Samantha.

13. How many men does Zouga sign the first day he offers the higher wages?
(a) Five.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

14. What is happening at the diamond fields when Zouga signs over his claims?
(a) It is raining.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) A rainbow is in the sky.
(d) A fight is occurring.

15. According to the story told by the late night visitor to Zouga's bedroom, what is Mungo trying to purchase when he gets shot?
(a) A parcel of diamonds.
(b) A load of guns.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) The soapstone sculpture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is King Lobengula known by?

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

3. When Mungo returns to the United States and leads his own ragtag cavalry during the Civil War, what nickname does he earn?

4. Who does Zouga send into the pit to hand up the equipment and tools?

5. What is the name of Zouga's eldest son?

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