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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?
(a) A neat and tidy ending.
(b) No ending at all.
(c) A happy ending.
(d) A tragic ending.

2. What did the Kikuyu do if someone died inside a hut?
(a) They buried the person in the hut.
(b) They gave the hut to survivors.
(c) They burned the hut down.
(d) They moved the hut to another location.

3. What did Ian say the native beer tasted like?
(a) European beer.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Sour yeast.
(d) Piss-water.

4. Why did Njombo object to the house plans for the Huxleys?
(a) The house was circular.
(b) The house would face the wrong way.
(c) The house was made of brick.
(d) The house was rectangular.

5. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?
(a) Gin rummy.
(b) Chess.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Backgammon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was special about the animal killed by the hunters in Chapter 12?

2. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?

3. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?

4. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?

5. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

(see the answer key)

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