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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 is the first white man Hilary Saltwood meets while building his church?
(a) Lodevicus Van Doorn.
(b) Marthinius Van Doorn.
(c) Adriaan Van Doorn.
(d) Paulus DeGroot.

2. Which of Captain Saltwood's crew members does Willem Van Doorn befriend?
(a) Francois, a French Huguenot.
(b) Jack, a San tribesman.
(c) Captain Saltwood himself.
(d) Jan, a Dutchman.

3. For what is Moses Nxumalo stopped by the police?
(a) Driving without a license.
(b) Public intoxication.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Not paying his annual tax of one pound.

4. Why are the mine owners forcing white Afrikaners out of the mines in Chapter Twelve?
(a) They are hiring Chinese miners instead.
(b) The mines are going out of business.
(c) To hire black miners at lower wages.
(d) They are mechanizing the mines and need less miners.

5. What nationality is the man who establishes the fort at Malacca in 1511?
(a) French.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Dutch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do black miners have to work before they can apply to have their families join them?

2. When Nxumalo gains the king's attention, what new job is he given?

3. What nation establishes the United East India Company or Jan Company?

4. Who does Johanna Van Doorn marry?

5. What happens when Mzilikazi stands up to Shaka?

(see the answer key)

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