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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Eight.

2. When Zouga introduces himself to the warriors he comes upon, by what name does he introduce himself?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Gandang.
(c) Henshaw.
(d) Bakela.

3. At Jordan's luncheon, who presents Louise with a "perfect" diamond?
(a) Zouga.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Cecil.
(d) Jordan.

4. According to the Digger's Committee, what is the wage Zouga is allowed to pay his men?
(a) Six shillings.
(b) Five shillings.
(c) Eight shillings.
(d) Seven shillings.

5. How long has Kamuza been away when he finally returns to Colesberg?
(a) Eight months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three months.
(d) Eight years.

6. Who quickly becomes a sorter with an uncanny talent for picking out diamonds, no matter the size or color?
(a) Bazo.
(b) Cecil.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Ralph.

7. When Zouga is awakened late at night, who is the visitor that appears in Zouga's bedroom?
(a) Jan Cheroot.
(b) Cecil.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Louise.

8. What is the name of Zouga's sister, who is responsible for turning Mungo over to the authorities because of his slave trading?
(a) Robyn.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Samantha.

9. Who is charged with stamping out the I.D.B. on the diamond fields?
(a) Jan Cheroot.
(b) John Fry.
(c) Damian Williams.
(d) Leander Jameson.

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

11. What is happening at the diamond fields when Zouga signs over his claims?
(a) A rainbow is in the sky.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is snowing.
(d) A fight is occurring.

12. At Jordan's luncheon, who teaches Louise about the nuances of diamonds?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Bazo.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Cecil.

13. How many men does Zouga sign the first day he offers the higher wages?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

14. According to rumor, how many slaves had Mungo St. John transported from Africa to North America in a three month period?
(a) $2 million worth of slaves.
(b) $5 million worth of slaves.
(c) $500 thousand worth of slaves.
(d) $750 thousand worth of slaves.

15. Who proposes Mungo St. John for membership into the Kimberley Club?
(a) Leander Jameson.
(b) Neville Pickering.
(c) Cecil Rhodes.
(d) Zouga Ballantyne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the first warrior that returns Zouga's greeting and introduces himself to Zouga?

3. What name is King Lobengula known by?

4. Who pulls up the huge champagne-colored diamond on the third day of the digging frenzy?

5. After the fight between Zouga and the nameless man, who comes to Zouga's rescue?

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