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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after Zouga first offers the higher wages, how many deserters show up to work for Zouga?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

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

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

4. Who witnesses the entire physical fight that occurs between Ralph and Zouga?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Jan Cheroot.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Dr. Jameson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What "treasures" are the tribal warriors in search of that caused them to leave their homeland?

2. What does Hendrick Naaiman consider himself to be?

3. What is the name of Ralph and Jordan's teacher?

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

5. How big is the largest diamond that the man who finds the enrichment finds?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Mungo has been released from prison in Cape Town, Zouga loses contact with Mungo. How do they finally make contact with each other again?

2. Why does Ralph challenge his father when Zouga comes off the veranda brandishing his whip?

3. How are edicts from the Digger's Committee enforced?

4. How does Zouga characterize Mungo St. John when he first shows up in Colesberg?

5. Describe the reaction of Zouga's wife when she first arrives in Africa.

6. What was Mungo St. John's reaction when the British navy tried to board his ship?

7. On the way to deliver the statue, Jordan entertains the notion of running away with it. Why does Jordan end up delivering the statue?

8. Describe what married life was like for Zouga's wife.

9. When the tribal warriors first reach the diamond claim, what does Jan Cheroot have to show them?

10. Why does Zouga's wife insist on accompanying him to Colesberg as the story begins?

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