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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. Why was Mr. Roos staying up all night?
(a) His house was being vandalized.
(b) His goats were being stolen.
(c) A python was attacking goats.
(d) His cattle were being stolen.

2. What was the roof made of?
(a) Tile.
(b) Thatch.
(c) Corrugated iron.
(d) Slate.

3. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?
(a) Speckled Sussex.
(b) Bantams.
(c) Rhode Island Reds.
(d) Speckled Essex.

4. What was the name of the tortoise given to Elspeth by Ian?
(a) Ahmed.
(b) Daoud.
(c) Zaid.
(d) Mohammed.

5. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Wooden boards.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Cement.
(d) Iron nails.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Njombo give to Robin as he left on the train?

2. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?

3. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?

4. At what time did Elspeth's lessons begin in Chapter 20?

5. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?

(see the answer key)

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