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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the python eaten?

2. Whom did Tilly contact about getting another dog for the Palmers?

3. What natural phenomenon did Tilly and Ian comment on at the end of Chapter 12?

4. Where did Lettice sometimes talk of moving to?

5. What finally convinced Kupanya to "lift the curse"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were the other adults so upset at Mr. Roos for trapping the leopard?

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

3. How did the Palmer's house differ from the Huxley's residence?

4. How did the adults try to comfort Elspeth when she could not go on the safari, and did it work?

5. How did Ian describe Ahmed's people (Somalis), whom he had lived among before coming to Africa?

6. How did Lettice Palmer view Hereward's desperate attempts to impose discipline on his workers?

7. What did Tilly think was the ultimate reason for the Europeans to be in Africa?

8. Why were Tilly and Lettice suspicious of Mr. Roos' behavior toward Elspeth?

9. How did the Kikuyu deal with the suffering of animals?

10. How did the other Europeans and the Kikuyu feel about the Italian priests at the mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite his lack of success in a number of endeavors, Robin Huxley continued dreaming of fortune and moved his family to Africa in his latest attempt. At one point, Robin and Tilly have an interesting exchange about other settlers, debating whether they are romantics or fools. Based on Robin's behavior, which category did he belong in? Were his dreams realistic or was he pursuing a pipe dream? Is there in fact a big difference between a romantic and a fool?

Essay Topic 2

The European settlers met in the book all had different reasons for coming to Africa--some simply for adventure, some to make a fortune, some seemingly to escape a bad situation. What was the societal impact to the Africans of the Europeans' settlement? Did the settlers have a different impact on the local culture depending on their different reasons for being there? Or did their mere presence, regardless of motivation, have a profound effect on the locals? Is seeking adventure or fortune a legitimate reason to colonize another culture?

Essay Topic 3

Pioneer Mary was known as a wild woman who in many ways behaved more like a man in Africa. She was both feared and respected by both Europeans and Africans. How was her personality shaped by her personal family tragedy (the loss of both her husband and two young children)? In what ways did her personality allow her to survive and thrive in an environment that could be hostile to a European, especially a woman in that day and age? Did her wildness contribute to her ability to thrive? How did she differ from most of the women around her? Was she happier than the others?

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