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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?
(a) Doves.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Cobras.
(d) Pythons.

2. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?
(a) Noah.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) Job.
(d) Cain and Abel.

3. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) One day.

4. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?
(a) A cello.
(b) A harp.
(c) A piano.
(d) A harpsichord.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?

2. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?

3. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?

4. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

5. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Juma view the local inhabitants outside of Nairobi?

2. How did Huxley describe the Kikuyu attitude toward theft?

3. Why did Mrs. Palmer tell Elspeth Huxley that she should get two of any animal she wished to keep as a pet?

4. How did the differences between Mrs. Nimmo and Tilly come through in their first meeting?

5. What became of Tilly's initial attempt to "preserve an appearance of leisured elegance"?

6. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

7. Describe the personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Oram.

8. Why were the natives so fascinated by the lamp, but did not care about the gramophone?

9. Why did Elspeth get upset at the end of Crawford's story about the whydah birds?

10. How did Mrs. Nimmo react to the wild New Year's party?

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