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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. When Kamuza returns to Colesberg, what does he come back as?
(a) The warrior king.
(b) The I.D.B. enforcer.
(c) The king's man.
(d) The king's warrior.

2. At the time when Zouga Ballantyne first hears the name Colesberg kopje, how many wagons does he have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. After the fight between Zouga and the nameless man, who comes to Zouga's rescue?
(a) Ralph Ballantyne.
(b) Jordan Ballantyne.
(c) Bazo.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

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?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) A load of guns.
(c) A parcel of diamonds.
(d) The soapstone sculpture.

5. After witnessing the fight between his father and Ralph, Jordan tries to cut off his member. Who inadvertently stops Jordan from hurting himself?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Jan.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what tribe are the men that Zouga comes upon as he is searching for men to work his diamond claims?

2. What reason does the Kimberley Club's chairman give to Louise for why she cannot ride her own horse in the rough ride?

3. What name is King Lobengula known by?

4. How many men does Zouga sign the first day he offers the higher wages?

5. What does Zouga initially offer to pay the men who agree to work on his claim?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Zouga prepares to keep the rendezvous with the nameless man, why is Zouga desperate?

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

4. Describe Hendrick Naaiman.

5. What most surprises Zouga when he first arrives in Colesberg?

6. As the two men fight, Ralph is filled with hatred for his father. What is the source of Ralph's hatred?

7. As Zouga prepares to keep the rendezvous with the nameless man, Zouga only has his claims left to sell. Why is Zouga unwilling to sell his claims?

8. How does the tribal warrior recognize Zouga when the men first meet in the desert while Zouga is searching for workers?

9. What first attracted Zouga's wife to Zouga?

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

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