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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - 1895: Pages 109 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Ralph predict that it will take Cecil Rhodes to leave their camp after Cathy's sisters arrive?
(a) One hour.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

2. What percentage of the profits from Harkness Mine will go to Cecil's company?
(a) 75%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 65%.

3. According to what Ralph tells Cathy, what is a bottle of whiskey worth in Bulawayo?
(a) Eight pounds.
(b) One pound.
(c) Ten pounds.
(d) Three pounds.

4. The first time in the ancient ruins, what did Zouga and Jan Cheroot find that Zouga insisted on taking with him?
(a) A silver spear.
(b) A gold nugget.
(c) A statue.
(d) A diamond.

5. As the story begins, how old is Ralph?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 35.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plans the development and extraction of the minerals at the mine?

2. As Ralph, Zouga, and Jan Cheroot ride to the next ridge to continue their search, Ralph sees a flash of gold. What does Ralph see?

3. When Cathy's sister finally arrive at the camp, who does Elizabeth greet first?

4. As Mungo heads back to the mission to warn the others of the ominous sky, what becomes suddenly oppressive?

5. When Robyn tells Mungo to leave the mission, Mungo sees the sky turning an unusual color in the distance. What is Mungo seeing?

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