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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 attacks the Voortrekker wagons and kills the Lukas De Groot camp?
(a) Mziikazi and his Matabele warriors.
(b) The San people.
(c) The Bantus.
(d) Nxumalo.

2. Which Saltwood is elected to parliament in Chapter Six?
(a) Richard.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Peter.
(d) Josiah.

3. To what religion does Prince Henry of Portugal wish to convert Africa?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Islam.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Buddhism.

4. What does Voortrekker mean?
(a) A corn and potatoes farmer.
(b) Forward trekker.
(c) A member of the Voortrek family.
(d) A hunter of lions.

5. Why does Naoka initially reject Gao as a prospective husband?
(a) Her sister is in love with him.
(b) He's too old for her.
(c) He hasn't yet killed an eland to prove his prowess at hunting.
(d) He's too bashful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Saltwood goes to India with the army in Chapter Six?

2. Why does Mrs. Van Valck become jealous of Petra in Chapter Thirteen?

3. For what is Daniel Nxumalo arrested in Chapter Fourteen?

4. Who invites Philip to dinner once he's in Africa?

5. What does Mfecane mean?

(see the answer key)

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