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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what country does Philip Saltwood come at the mining company's request to investigate Pik Prinsloo's find?
(a) Australia.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) New Zealand.

2. Who invites Detleef to a secret meeting in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Reverend Brongersma.
(b) Johanna Krause.
(c) Piet Krause.
(d) Maria Steyn.

3. What punishment is Heather given for breaking the law?
(a) Three months in jail.
(b) She loses her driver's license.
(c) One year in prison.
(d) A hefty fine.

4. When Chief Ngalo asks his son Nxumalo to bring the "heavy earth" to show the Old Seeker, what does Nxumalo bring?
(a) A chunk of gold.
(b) A pot of soil.
(c) Three iron ingots from Phalaborwa.
(d) A diamond.

5. What is the name of Richard Saltwood's South African estate?
(a) Santa Rosa.
(b) De Kraal.
(c) Trianon.
(d) Brierly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Van Doorn befriends the slave Dikkop in Chapter Five?

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

3. How many rhinoceros horns does the Old Seeker tell chief Ngalo he needs?

4. What tree do the burghers plant around the Dutch colony to protect their cattle and keep out the rest of Africa?

5. What is the response of the Dutch families in the south to the inquiry about their willingness to unite with the Dutch families in the north against the English?

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