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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?
(a) Gunshots.
(b) Screaming.
(c) Hyenas.
(d) Loud singing.

2. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?
(a) Sammy ignored an order.
(b) Sammy yelled at Mr. Roos.
(c) Sammy went home.
(d) Sammy stole money.

3. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) Two days.
(b) One day.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three days.

4. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?
(a) Poison.
(b) Spirits.
(c) The sun.
(d) Magic.

5. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?
(a) A cross-stitch sampler.
(b) A quilt.
(c) An oil painting.
(d) A watercolor painting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?

3. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?

4. Why did the warriors refuse to remove any more weeds?

5. What was the murder victim's name?

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