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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Randall Smith spend his Sundays?
(a) Searching for lions and buffaloes.
(b) Negotiating business deals.
(c) Attending church services.
(d) Planting gardens.

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

3. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Pullets.
(c) Cats.
(d) Dogs.

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

5. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?
(a) A pony.
(b) A chameleon.
(c) A duiker.
(d) A snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?

2. What are siafu?

3. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?

4. What faith did Juma claim to be?

5. What did the author refer to as "that sovereign remedy for almost everything"?

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