The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapters Eleven through Fifteen)

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. To what kind of fish did Elspeth compare the men lounging in the shade in the middle of the day?
a) Trout.
b) Bass.
c) Bluegill.
d) Salmon.

2. What was the name of the bay horse?
a) Devil.
b) Satan.
c) Lucifer.
d) Beezlebub.

3. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?
a) Tea.
b) Coffee.
c) Yams.
d) Peanuts.

4. What creatures emerged after the rains?
a) Hyenas.
b) Leopards.
c) Pythons.
d) Siafu.

5. What did the settlers hunt in Chapter 12?
a) Goats.
b) Duikers.
c) Guinea-fowl.
d) Leopards.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.