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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were Hereward and the Kikuyu hunting in Chapter 11?
(a) Leopards.
(b) Whydah-birds.
(c) Hyenas.
(d) Guinea-fowl.

2. What was Sammy's new wife's name?
(a) Wanjui.
(b) Kupanya.
(c) Kamau.
(d) Shamba.

3. What was the only common element in the different styles of traps built for leopards?
(a) The use of strips of meat as bait.
(b) The digging of a pit.
(c) The use of goats as bait.
(d) The use of poison.

4. What was Elspeth eating in a "funny" way at Mrs. Nimmo's the day after the party?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Waffles.
(c) Scrambled eggs.
(d) Poached eggs.

5. How many goats did Tilly say the District Commissioner would fine Kupanya if the curse were not lifted?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 150.
(d) 80.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the settlers assume Mr. Nimmo was making money?

2. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?

3. What did Lettice say Hugh suffered from while she was away?

4. What had the python eaten?

5. How much money did Tilly's sister send her?

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