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

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

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

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

2. What was Robin told would make a good gift for the new couple?

3. What did the priests at the Italian mission plant?

4. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?

5. What color was Ian's Somali shawl?

Short Essay Questions

Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.

1. Why did Hereward express a willingness to die in a violent storm?

2. What did the Masai consider...
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