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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Jamie 1883-1906: Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the man who owns the general store?
(a) Ruud Pietersen.
(b) Julian Van Troost.
(c) Saloman van der Merwe.
(d) Dennis Berg.

2. What attacks James as he crosses the minefield?
(a) A vulture.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) An eagle.

3. What is Kate Blackwell celebrating in the prologue?
(a) Her birthday.
(b) Her anniversary.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

4. What does Band not want to cross in the fog?
(a) The poppy field.
(b) The minefield.
(c) The diamond field.
(d) The corn field.

5. What is Van der Merwe forced to put up for sale?
(a) His house.
(b) His horses.
(c) His shop.
(d) His diamond beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jamie do when Margaret refuses to give up her child?

2. What country has Kate's father just arrived in?

3. Who do Banda and Jamie hear the guards leading to the beach?

4. What does the bartender tell Jamie Van der Merwe owns?

5. What two cities did Jamie stop at to raise money for the ticket to South Africa?

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