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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-One through Thirty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal did Elspeth worry would attack her pony, Twinkle?
(a) A duiker.
(b) A leopard.
(c) A hyena.
(d) A python.

2. Why did the warriors refuse to remove any more weeds?
(a) It was a waste of time.
(b) They did not want to help Europeans.
(c) It would hurt their pride.
(d) They wanted more money.

3. From what nation did the ship the Huxley's took out of Africa come from?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) England.
(d) Turkey.

4. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?
(a) To go on safari.
(b) To go to Australia.
(c) To do nothing.
(d) To travel around the world.

5. What did the author refer to as "that sovereign remedy for almost everything"?
(a) Ether.
(b) Turpentine.
(c) Cod-liver oil.
(d) Epsom salts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food shortage was Nairobi facing?

2. How did Randall Smith spend his Sundays?

3. Why did the Palmers stay behind at Nyeri after the safari?

4. How long had Alec Wilson been in Africa at the beginning of Chapter 21?

5. What was Elspeth expected to memorize while the adults were on safari?

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