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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe the way the Broderbond works?
(a) They publicize their activities in newspapers.
(b) They infiltrate schools and railways.
(c) They put themselves into decision making positions.
(d) They infiltrate politics and business.

2. Why does Paul de Prè relocate his family to Amsterdam?
(a) To escape the religious persecution of the Catholic Church.
(b) To start a business.
(c) To escape imprisonment for a crime he's committed.
(d) To marry a Dutch widow.

3. How does Gao prove his bravery during the hunt?
(a) He approaches a herd of antelope without assistance.
(b) He approaches the biggest antelope and spears it.
(c) He attacks the eland with his bare hands.
(d) He risks his safety to help his father fight the lions.

4. What consequence do the Xhosa people face after taking their actions in response to Nonqause's prophecy?
(a) They contract yellow fever and many die.
(b) They are arrested by the English and imprisoned.
(c) They starve, and hundreds of them die.
(d) They lose the battle with the Zulus and are annihilated.

5. What is Frank Saltwood's relationship to Richard Saltwood?
(a) He's Richard's brother.
(b) He's Richard's son.
(c) He's Richard's cousin.
(d) He's Richard's grandson.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What punishment is Heather given for breaking the law?

4. Where does Philip find the diamond pipe for which he has been searching while in 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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