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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. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?
(a) He was seeking adventure.
(b) He was escaping his family life.
(c) His doctor told him to seek a dry and sunny climate.
(d) He was seeking his fortune.

2. What did Jock Nimmo spend most of his time doing?
(a) Working with the government.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Farming.
(d) Building houses.

3. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?
(a) Lamps.
(b) The gramophone.
(c) The sewing machine.
(d) Tin cups.

4. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?
(a) Almost a week.
(b) Almost a month.
(c) Almost a year.
(d) Almost a full season.

5. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?
(a) Five days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Six days.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the settlers assume Mr. Nimmo was making money?

2. What did Elspeth call her pony?

3. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?

4. What items did Mrs. Palmer say would need their own stable?

5. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?

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