Diamond Land

What problem does the bull's serious illness cause for Ayize and his family?

• If the bull dies, Ayize's family will not have food.
• If the bull dies, Ayize's family will have no money.
• If the bull dies, Ayize's family will not have a gift to offer Zindzi's family.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Zindzi give to Ayize?

• gold
• a string of white beads
• a new bull

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where does Ayize go BEFORE he goes to the mines?

• to school
• to church
• to the store

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who gives Ayize a ride to Shantytown?

• Fritz
• Nkosi
• Zulu

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How are the children at the mines being exploited?

• They are working hard for a fair amount of pay.
• They are forced to work so the boss can make more money.
• They choose to work for a high rate of pay.

How does Nkosi help Ayize?

• By telling him about America and offering him some food.
• By sharing his shack and offering him some food.
• By sharing his shack and making sure he gets on the work truck in the morning.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where does Nkosi lead Ayize to dig for the diamonds?

• In a large hole.
• To the pink flag.
• Next to the entrance of the mine.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What happens to Nkosi when he is chosen for the boss's job?

• He dies.
• He makes one thousand rand.
• He offers the job to Ayize.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Nkosi steal the pink diamonds from the mine?

• He hid them under his shirt.
• He slipped them into his sock.
• He put them in his mouth.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Ayize do with the diamonds that Nkosi stole?

• He sells them.
• He buries them.
• He gives them back to his boss.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1