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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV, Diamonds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes the book entitled "The Truth About South Africa", accusing the Dutch Boers of abusing and murdering the native Africans?
(a) Hilary Saltwood.
(b) Lodevicus Van Doorn.
(c) Dr. Nels Linnart.
(d) Simon Keer.

2. What interactions do the Voortrekkers have with the Zulu warrior Dingane?
(a) Dingane promises them land rights, but plans to kill them.
(b) Dingane guides them through dangerous Bantu land.
(c) Dingane signs a peace treaty with them.
(d) Dingane agrees to herd cattle and sheep for them.

3. When the Crimean War causes a reduction in enlistments in the British army, from where do the British recruit new soldiers?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) The Xhosa.
(d) The Zulus.

4. Where does Philip find the diamond pipe for which he has been searching while in Africa?
(a) In a cave on the Nxumalo property.
(b) In a cave on the DeGroot property.
(c) In the lake on the Van Doorn property.
(d) In a lake on Zulu tribal land.

5. Why does the Dutch Reform Church not sanction the Voortrekkers?
(a) The Voortrekkers are French rather than Dutch.
(b) The Voortrekkers prefer Catholicism.
(c) They consider the Voortrekkers revolutionaries.
(d) The Voortrekkers are violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following wildlife is not seen at the lake at the beginning of Chapter One?

2. What happens when Mzilikazi stands up to Shaka?

3. What three European nations battle for control of Malacca in Chapter Three?

4. Why does Prince Henry of Portugal want to find the city of Ophir?

5. Why do Seena Van Doorn and her daughter-in-law come into conflict?

(see the answer key)

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