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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?
(a) He hired a Nairobi contractor.
(b) He did the work himself.
(c) He hired the natives.
(d) He hired other settlers.

2. What did Robin agree to pay for the work?
(a) Lamps.
(b) Coffee beans.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Goats.

3. What color was Ian's Somali shawl?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

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

5. What was Randall Smith's nationality?
(a) English.
(b) Irish.
(c) Welsh.
(d) Scottish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?

2. What did Kamau want the bwana to bring him from Nairobi?

3. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?

4. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?

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

(see the answer key)

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