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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, Pages 202 - 239.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many diamonds are in the bag that Zouga brings back from his meeting with the nameless man?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

2. What is the name of the book that Jordan keeps hidden under his pillow?
(a) Religions of the American Indians.
(b) Religions of the Eastern World.
(c) Religions of the Matabele.
(d) Religions of the World.

3. When the staging gives way at Zouga's claim, how many men plunge to the bottom of the pit in the basket that is being lowered?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

4. What are the buni?
(a) Eagle scouts.
(b) White men.
(c) Elephant hunters.
(d) I.D.B. operatives.

5. Who witnesses the entire physical fight that occurs between Ralph and Zouga?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Dr. Jameson.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Jan Cheroot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author liken the digging frenzy to?

2. Who does Zouga send into the pit to hand up the equipment and tools?

3. How does Jordan obtain the book that he keeps hidden under his pillow?

4. When Zouga and his family first arrive in Colesberg, about how many people are already encamped there?

5. What does the Matabele warrior use to pry the diamond in the pit loose?

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