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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fictional character is Jane reminded of when she sees the Canary islands?
(a) Doctor Doolittle.
(b) Dr. Moreau.
(c) Tarzan.
(d) Robinson Crusoe.

2. Whom does Jane say her mother is about to call?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her best friend.
(c) The police.
(d) The fire brigade.

3. Why did Mary decide to dig for fossils herself?
(a) She wanted to prove she was as good as the men.
(b) She didn't want the Africans to be blamed for breaking one.
(c) She needed the work to help her get over grief.
(d) She had a sudden inspiration.

4. What was Tanzania called before it became Tanzania?
(a) Tanganyika.
(b) Swasiland.
(c) Sanskrit.
(d) Tikolo.

5. What subject did Louis Leakey study?
(a) Anthroplogy.
(b) Biology.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) History

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Uncle Rex's main business?

2. What kind of school did Jane go to in London?

3. What is the scientific name for the skull Leakey and his wife found?

4. What was the name of the friend Jane stayed with in Nairobi?

5. What was the name of the red brick house Jane lived in with Danny, her mother, and Judy?

(see the answer key)

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